Ranking 2026 NFL Draft tight end landing spots for dynasty fantasy football
Fantasy football analyst Joel Smyth ranks the best possible landing spots for tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft for dynasty leagues.
Top rookie fantasy football tight ends still need some luck on draft day. They may be drafted high, but to who? Now that the main free agency wave is complete, let’s look at the top TE landing spots for dynasty fantasy football in 2026.
1. Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs have been searching for help at receiver since Tyreek Hill left, and the Travis Kelce decline has not helped. Kelce’s new three-year contract is virtually a one-year deal for the 36-year-old TE.
Once 2027 hits, the Chiefs will likely rely on a replacement at TE to help Patrick Mahomes keep the offense in top form. In the Mahomes era, Kansas City ranks second in receiving fantasy points and first in scoring. Nobody will ever be Kelce, but if Kansas City chooses to prioritize TE now rather than in the 2027 NFL Draft, the dynasty value is tremendous.
It had already been declining, but the Kelce dropoff last season was much more substantial than in years past. It could open the window to more immediate playing time for a younger talent. Not only does the position take time to learn in the NFL, but what makes Kelce elite is his ability to get open downfield in between zones and when Mahomes begins to scramble.
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