Top 100 – QB – RB – WR – TE – OT – IOL – EDGE – DL – LB – CB – S
Grade Scale for Ceiling/Floor: High-End Starter: 80+ | Avg. Starter: 60-79 | Backup/Situational Starter: 40-59 | Roster Filler: 20-39 | Camp Invite: 0-19 |
NFL Readiness: Graded on 0-5 scale
Grade calculation: Average of Ceiling(x3) and Floor + NFL readiness
| Rk | Player | Pos | School | Ht | Wt | Arm | Forty | 3-Cone | Vert | Ceiling | Floor | Ready | Grade | Scouting Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE1 | Dalton Kincaid | TE |  Utah | 6'3" | 246 | 32.625" | -- | -- | -- | 88 | 48 | 3 | 81.0 | Spent two years at San Diego before transferring to Utah. Earned a starting role in 2022 next to Brant Kuithe in two tight end sets. Career somewhat unexpectedly took off following an injury to Kuithe early in 2022, and he emerged as Utah’s go-to weapon in the passing game. Lacks elite athleticism but moves well for his size. Capable of producing after the catch. Reliable hands, and an aggressive approach to attacking the ball in contested situations. Has the tools to be a red zone weapon. Experience in the slot and as an in-line tight end. Blocking will limit his role, especially early in his career. If he adds some weight and functional strength, he may be able to develop that area of his game, but expect some limitations as a rookie. Turns 24 in October. |
| TE2 | Michael Mayer | TE |  Notre Dame | 6'4" | 249 | 31.625" | 4.70 | -- | 32.5" | 79 | 58 | 5 | 78.8 | Three-year starter who made immediate impact in passing game at Notre Dame. Old school tight end with a well-rounded skill set. Wins with crisp routes, finding soft spot versus zone and reliable hands. Not a dynamic athlete and won’t stretch the field. More of a security blanket type weapon than someone who plan the passing game around. Not a threat after the catch 一 will break an occasional tackle, but lacks the agility to make anyone miss in the open field. Blocking has developed into his greatest asset 一he’ll immediately be trusted him as an in-line tight end in the run game. Should be viewed as an immediate starter and a three-down tight end, though his athleticism sets a modest ceiling relative to the game’s top-tier tight ends. |
| TE3 | Sam LaPorta | TE |  Iowa | 6'3" | 245 | 32.125" | 4.59 | 6.91 | 35" | 82 | 46 | 3 | 76.0 | Effective in-line tight in Iowa’s run-heavy scheme. Productive runner after the catch 一 tough runner who can break tackles and is athletic enough to make some defenders miss in the open field. Hands are fine, but doesn’t always maximize his catch radius. As you’d expect from an Iowa tight end he’s a proficient blocker but just doesn’t have the strength/length to be a difference-maker. He’s best suited for an offense that wants to take more advantage of his athleticism, putting him in the slot more and letting him put stress on the defense by working the seam. |
| TE4 | Tucker Kraft | TE |  South Dakota State | 6'5 | 254 | 32.75" | 4.69 | 7.08 | 34" | 79 | 45 | 1.5 | 72.0 | Ascending prospect who played running back in high school. Two-year starter at tight end, primarily lining up as an in-line tight end. Prototypical build with above average athleticism. Regularly used as a run blocker and has decent length for the position, but still building functional strength 一 needs time to develop with an NFL training staff. Effective at finding soft spots in zone coverage, but routes are still a work in progress 一 looks robotic and he’ll get covered up easily by more savvy and athletic linebackers and safeties. Missed time with a knee injury in 2020 and missed six games with an ankle injury in 2022. A bit of a developmental prospect, but clearly has tools to be a starting in-line tight end with enough athleticism for the slot once he becomes more natural as a route-runner. |
| TE5 | Darnell Washington | TE |  Georgia | 6'6" | 264 | 34.375" | 4.64 | -- | 31" | 73 | 49 | 3 | 70.0 | Massive tight end with elite length 一 almost looks like an offensive lineman. Weighed 264 at the combine but Kirby Smart said he has weighed as much as 280 at Georgia. Played a key role in run game as a blocker at UGA, which is likely why they were ok with him at such an extreme weight. Tested well for his size, but it’s tough to know how that translates to the field. Was not a dynamic athlete in the passing game at UGA, but maybe there’s more to uncover he’s going to play at a lower weight in the NFL. As a blocker he wins with size, but needs to be more disciplined (5 penalties in 2022). Exclusively a possession receiver, mostly used across the middle, finding soft spots in zone coverage. Has starter potential for a team that values tight end production in the run game and reminds me of a taller version of longtime Patriots tight end Ben Watson. |
| TE6 | Luke Musgrave | TE |  Oregon State | 6'6" | 253 | 32.625" | 4.61 | -- | 36" | 68 | 55 | 2 | 66.8 | Prototypical build for an in-line tight end. Decent speed, but a straight-line athlete. Primarily a middle-of-the-field possession receiver who takes what the defense allows. No YAC ability 一 doesn’t break tackles, doesn’t make anyone miss in the open field. Just not enough dynamic athleticism to his game. Inconsistent hands, which is especially concerning given his athletic profile 一 you want him a quarterback’s security blanket who converts every time he’s called upon. Average blocking ability, but has size/length to improve in this area. Coming off a season-ending knee injury. Special teams experience will help him find an immediate role as he develops as a tight end. Should be viewed as a developmental prospect with a modest ceiling given his limitations as a pass-catcher. |
| TE7 | Luke Schoonmaker | TE |  Michigan | 6'5 | 251 | 32.875" | 4.63 | -- | 33.5" | 63 | 52 | 3 | 63.3 | Two-year starter in a pro-style, run heavy offense which asked a lot of its tight ends in the run game. Proficient run blocker who executes to the best of his ability, but lacks the functional strength to be much of a people-mover 一 turns 25 in September, so you have to wonder how much is left for growth in terms of adding to that power. Decent athleticism and can make some plays after the catch, but could improve by becoming a more physical runner. Projects a low-end starter or a solid second tight end who can contribute in all phases. |
| TE8 | Brenton Strange | TE |  Penn State | 6'4" | 253 | 31.125" | 4.70 | 7.25 | 36" | 60 | 38 | 2 | 56.5 | Starter for 2.5 years and gradually took on a larger role in the passing game. Almost exclusively used as a possession receiver in the short passing game, not fully taking advantage of his athleticism 一 definitely a candidate to quickly exceed his college production in the pros. Has the speed to stretch the field from the seam, but lacks the agility to be much of a consistent threat after the catch. Not a physical runner and doesn’t break as many tackles as you’d expect given his build. Held his own as a blocker, but lacks ideal strength/length combination and does not appear to have much upside there. Should be treated as a developmental prospect who could be a weapon in the passing game. |
| TE9 | Josh Whyle | TE |  Cincinnati | 6'6" | 248 | 31.5" | 4.69 | -- | 33.5" | 60 | 35 | 2.5 | 56.3 | Pass-catching tight end who was worked into the passing game even before he won the starting job. Not much of a blocker 一 very short arms for his height and it shows in his inability to play with leverage. Fast enough to stretch the field from the seam. Capable of producing after the catch and making defenders miss in the open field. Inconsistent hands and does not maximize his size to win in traffic. Difficult player to project to the next level because he lacks the elite athleticism to force his way onto the field despite poor blocking production. Pass-game production sets a starter’s ceiling, but he might need to significantly improve his blocking to stay on a roster if he doesn’t win a starting job. |
| TE10 | Zack Kuntz | TE |  Old Dominion | 6'6" | 255 | 34" | 4.55 | 6.87 | 40" | 0.0 | ||||
| TE11 | Davis Allen | TE |  Clemson | 6'5 | 245 | 32.25" | 4.84 | -- | 38.5" | 0.0 | ||||
| TE12 | Will Mallory | TE |  Miami FL | 6'4" | 239 | 32.25" | 4.54 | -- | 36.5" | 0.0 | ||||
| TE13 | Cameron Latu | TE |  Alabama | 6'4" | 242 | 32.375" | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 | ||||
| TE14 | Brayden Willis | TE |  Oklahoma | 6'4" | 241 | 33.25" | -- | 7.30 | 32" | 0.0 | ||||
| TE15 | Leonard Taylor | TE | Cincinnati | 6'5 | 250 | 32.75" | -- | -- | -- | 0.0 | ||||
| TE16 | Payne Durham | TE |  Purdue | 6'5 | 253 | 33.375" | 4.87 | -- | 34.5" | 0.0 |
