Top-30 Dynasty TE rankings

Dynasty football is growing in popularity as each day passes and one of the most popular formats involves adding an extra half (0.5) point per reception for tight ends. With TE Premium (TEP) leagues becoming more and more established, a position that was sometimes completely punted in redraft has now become a focal point in dynasty. Beyond that, dynasty in itself takes a different lens when evaluating players both here and now and in the future. Let’s take a look at the Top 30 for dynasty leagues as they stand right now.

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Rank	Name	Team	Age	Details
1	Sam LaPorta	DET	23	LaPorta has quickly become one of Detroit's most reliable targets, leading all rookie tight ends with 889 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on a rookie record breaking 86 receptions in his first season. His youth and early career success combined with his upside make him a cornerstone for dynasty leagues.
2	Trey McBride	ARI	24	McBride benefited heavily from the lack of receiving options in Arizona last year, but the talent he showcased is undeniable. The addition of Marvin Harrison Jr. may eat into McBride's reception totals, but he has shown his involvement in the offense last year.
3	Kyle Pitts	ATL	23	Pitts remains one of the most physically gifted tight ends in the league and is still only 23. Despite some inconsistency, he has a masssive upgrade at QB in Kirk Cousins and presumably Michael Penix Jr. long-term. His potential and the talent he showcased in his rookie year make him a top dynasty option.
4	Dalton Kincaid	BUF	24	Kincaid’s role in Buffalo’s high-powered offense gives him a high ceiling. With 673 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 73 receptions, his ability to stretch the field and make big plays is invaluable. Buffalo has vacated many targets with the departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis and you can expect Kincaid's role and touchdown total to only grow.
5	Mark Andrews	BAL	28	Mandrews is as top-tier as they come and at 28 years old, there is more longevity and drop off at the tight end position as compared to RB or WR. A perennial top target in Baltimore, Andrews is poised to continue to perform alongside QB Lamar Jackson barring major injury. Andrews is the top TE target for teams that are in complete "win now" mode and is a set and forget TE1.
6	TJ Hockenson	MIN	27	Hockenson’s combination of size, hands, and route-running ability makes him a key part of Minnesota’s offense. Last season, he recorded 960 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns on 95 receptions. He is a great versatile "win now" or "win later" piece and his value is currently discounted due to his Week 16 ACL/MCL injury and uncertain return date in 2024/2025. Long-term, Hockenson's outlook is still strong as his talent should shine through despite the injury and a rookie QB in J.J. McCarthy.
7	Brock Bowers	LV	21	Bowers is one of the most-hyped and anticipated tight end prospects in recent memory and the Raiders seemed to agree, making him a top 15 pick in this past year's draft despite taking Michael Mayer in the second one year prior. With Bowers expected to step into a starting role and his ability to stick on the field due to his blocking prowess, he is a high risk/high reward play based on youth and upside despite the QB situation in Las Vegas.
8	Travis Kelce	KC	34	For teams looking to compete now and ignore long-term prospects, Kelce challenges Andrews for the top spot. He is a luxury as he is the focal point of that Kansas City offense alongside a future HOF QB in Patrick Mahomes. That said, he is 34 and there is an expected drop-off coming at some point. His market value factors this in despite his elite production as we wonder how many years he has left?
9	David Njoku	CLE	28	Njoku’s athleticism and improved consistency have made him a key target in Cleveland’s offense. Last season, he posted 882 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 81 receptions making him TE5 in PPR leagues. His potential for big plays keeps him in the top ranks and he seems like a solid fantasy contributer even if QB Deshaun Watson doesn't ever fully return to form.
10	George Kittle	SF	30	Kittle’s dynamic playmaking ability and toughness make him a top-tier tight end. He stays on the field at all times due to his elite blocking. While he is not necessarily the top receiving option in SF, he recorded 1,020 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 65 receptions last season. Kittle is as effcient as they come as he was able to lead all tight ends in yardage last year despite being ninth in targets. His age and incoming decline are worth considering as he plays an explosive and violent style of game.
11	Evan Engram	JAC	29	Evan Engram has completely revitalized his career alongside QB Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. Last year, he lead all tight ends in receptions with 114 and the team has since moved on from WR Calvin Ridley (136 targets), replacing him with rookie Brian Thomas Jr. and veteran Gabe Davis. Look for Engram to continue his run as he is a target hog and focal point of the Jag's offense.
12	Dallas Goedert	PHI	29	Goedert's stock is down after a disappointing 2023 season with 59 receptions, 592 yards, and only one touchdown. That said, he has consistently performed in his career and if Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense rebounds in this year and the next few, look for Goedert to move up this list. He could be a solid value pick in dynasty startups or a cheaper "win now" acquisition in established leagues.
13	Pat Freiermuth	PIT	25	The hulking Pat Freiermuth has shown flashes of potential to date but has suffered from inconsistent QB play and being farther down the target depth chart in Pittsburgh. He is still a young and fairly proven TE and now has upgraded QB's in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. There are talks about the Steelers being committed to the run this year, but touchdown dependent tight ends such as 'Muth can still excel in those types of offenses. Long-term, Fields has shown his propensity to look for his tight end as he did wonders for Cole Kmet's production.
14	Cole Kmet	CHI	25	Kmet has cotinued to play well and improve over his four year career and was a favorite target of former Bears' QB Justin Fields. With 69+ targets in each of the last three years including 90+ in 2021 and 2023, his role on Chicago's offense speaks for itself. There is a bit of uncertainty with how first overall pick Caleb Williams will perform out of the gate and with Chicago continuing to add to its' pass catching corps, but Kmet's age and production to date make him a solid dynasty pick albeit maybe not as your team's TE1 just yet.
15	Jake Ferguson	DAL	25	Jake Ferguson surprised many with his strong rookie year to the tune of 71-765-5 and will continue to develop as one of the top targets in Dallas behind WR CeeDee Lamb. With QB Dak Prescott being one of fantasy's most consistent top QB's, Ferguson's relatively young age and the potential he showed last year make him a solid value pick for rebuilding teams or a TE2 on a contender.
16	Luke Musgrave	GB	23	Similar to Ferguson above him, Musgrave surprised with his rookie year despite being hampered by a kidney injury which put hiim out of commission for six games. He has to battle fellow draft class TE Tucker Kraft, but both will benefit from playing with Jordan Love and the improving GB offense. He is an upside pick based on his age and the talent he's already flashed in the league.
17	Isaiah Likely	BAL	24	It may be surprising to see the backup to a top TE (Andrews) this high up the list, but Likely has a few things going for him that other backups do not: 1. Plays in a tight end centric offense 2. Has shown his talent and production anytime Andrews has been out due to injury 3. Is still young at 24 years old. Likely is nonexistent when Mandrews is healthy, but he put up 21-322-5 over the last six weeks of the season last year when Andrews was out. He has also performed well as a fill-in in years past. Likely is a long-term stash that could payoff due to injury and although the situation isn't ideal, he stands to inherit a great one in time.
18	Dalton Schultz	HOU	28	Schultz was tried and true in Dallas with Dak and continued the trend with a solid albeit unspectatular first year alongside rookie phenom C.J. Stroud. He has competition from the WR room in the forms of Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and the aforementioned Stefon Diggs, but he should still be a top red-zone target on the team and could take off as Stroud continues to improve over time. Schultz is a bargain "win now" piece.
19	Ben Sinnott	WAS	22	Now as we continue the upside young flier or established vet flier part of the draft, enter Ben Sinnot. Sinnot surprised some going in the second round of the '24 draft that was considered weak at TE behind Bowers. Many expected Ja'Tavion Sanders and his athleticism to go far before Sinnot. His tantalizing measurables made him a second rounder in Washington's eyes and while he may initially cede targets to veteran TE Zach Ertz, he has potential to become the second receiving option in the capital ahead of Jahan Dotson and behind Terry McLaurin. Sinnot is a bet on youth and potential and fits more with rebuilding squads in hopes they strike gold a la Trey McBride last year.
20	Chigoziem Okonkwo	TEN	24	Chig Okonkowo has shown flashes over the course of his short career as he has become known for breaking a big play here or there thanks in part due to his blazing speed. He is young and has upside if he can ever put it together and garner more of a target share than he has so far. This is a bet on Will Levis' development more than anything else, so tread with caution.
21	Michael Mayer	LV	23	Once thought to be the gem of the 2023 NFL Draft Class, Mayer found himself being taken not far behind the aforementioned Kincaid and LaPorta. So far, he has done very little in the league with a forgettable 27-304-2 rookie year although tight ends historically take a few years to develop in the NFL. You can chalk some of that up to Las Vegas' shoddy QB play last year. He is set to share time with the shiny new toy in Brock Bowers and should have some utility as a blocker that will keep him on the field. Mayer is simply an age-based pick where you're betting on the talent despite a less than ideal situational outlook.
22	Greg Dulcich	DEN	24	Dulcich is another young tight end who showed great promise towards the back end of his rookie season. In 2022, only Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, and Dulcich had a 14%+ target share with a 10.0+ aDOT. This made many dynasty players salivate as his ability to soak up targets and stretch the field were on display. Dulcich has failed to capitalize on his rookie year as he has been injured since. He missed almost all of last year and is still rehabbing his way back this offseason. Backup Lucas Krull has been making noise in his stead. Dulcich is a low risk high reward dart throw to fill out your TE depth in hopes he gets and stays healthy and can flourish under Sean Payton.
23	Cade Otton	TB	25	Otton has exceeded expectation so far in the league and has operated consistently as the 4th/5th passing option in Tampa behind Evans, Godwin and White. His 455 yards and four touchdowns last year leave something to be desired for fantasy, but he turned it up in the playoffs, amassing 13-154-1 in two games. Otton has the talent it would seem, but he needs the opportunity under the Baker Mayfield led Buccaneers.
24	Hunter Henry	NE	29	After being the best tight end in the nation for Arkansas in what seems like eons ago, Hunter Henry has done nothing other than consistently and quietly produce in his NFL career. He's been consistently good for around 40-60 receptions, 400-650 yards and 5-9 touchdowns on a year to year basis and should continue that trend despite a questionable QB situation in New England. While bridge QB Jacoby Brissett and rookie heir apparent Drake Maye may not light up the world through the air this year, the Patriots lack established WR options in what is considered the weakest WR in the league. Enter old reliable Hunter Henry. He is a "win now" late round depth piece in dynasty and is more of a startable TE2 option than a true TE1 for your team.
25	Tucker Kraft	GB	23	Taken last year in the same draft as teammate Luke Musgrave, Kraft falls into a similar interesting category as almost all of Green Bay's pass catchers: an improving offense and talented QB with the target share being fairly wide open. He filled in capably for Musgrave while he was out with an injury and even started above him in the final game of the year. Kraft has some pass catching prowess as evidenced by his 31-355-2 line but may be more of a TD dependent TE over time and lacks the same pass catching ceiling as Musgrave. He is an age-based flier.
26	Ja'Tavion Sanders	CAR	21	Ja'Tavion Sanders is ranked #26 due to his immense potential as a dynamic pass-catcher. At Texas, Sanders showcased elite athleticism and strong hands, making him a significant threat in the passing game. In Carolina, Sanders has an excellent opportunity to carve out a significant role, thanks to the lack of established tight ends. His wide receiver-like skills and speed (4.69-second 40-time) allow him to stretch the field and be a reliable target for Bryce Young. However, his blocking needs improvement, which may limit his in-line usage early on. Overall, Sanders' athletic profile and potential in the Panthers' offense provide a high ceiling for fantasy managers, making him a promising dynasty asset late in startup or rookie drafts.
27	Jelani Woods	IND	25	Jelani Woods is a physical specimen standing at 6'7" and just the type of big-bodied target dynamic QB Anthony Richardson needs. He showed a bit of promise in his rookie year with a 25-312-3 line and missed all of last year due to injury. He is purely a bet on his upside as well as Richardson's and the lack of competition he faces in Indy.
28	Theo Johnson	NYG	23	Theo Johnson is a popular sleeper amongst rookie tight ends now that Darren Waller has officially retired in New York. While at Penn State, he did not product much in the way of stats, but his athleticism and flashes of pass-catching ability combined with opportunity make him a flier for a rebuilding squad. Daniel Bellinger is all that stands in his way from being the Giants' top TE.
29	Noah Fant	SEA	26	Fant has had a decent yet unspectacular career so far while flashing the potential to be more at times. It seems like he generates a moderate amount of hype every off-season with how he is playing in team drills and practices. Perhaps he can eclipse his career best 68-670-4 mark in 2021 and finally take that step forward alongside QB Geno Smith this year. He is an unexciting and low ceiling/high floor option. However, you could do worse at the backup TE position.
30	Dawson Knox	BUF	27	The 27 year old Knox was shaping up to be a TD dependent fantasy TE option until he was quickly supplanted by Dalton Kincaid last year. While his production fell of a cliff as many predicted, there is still hope. The Bills lost major pieces in their WR room, so Knox could beckon more targets than last year although he will most likely need to find the endzone often to be fantasy relevant. He would also benefit greatly from a trade at this point. Knox rounds out my Top 30 as a deeper league depth piece for any type of team due to his middle of the road age and modest production to date.

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July 16, 2024, 4:23 pm