2026 NFL Draft rankings: Kenyon Sadiq tops best TE prospects

Do you want an extra blocker on the offensive line or an extra pass-catcher for your quarterback? What about both? Those are the types of questions NFL general managers are asking themselves while evaluating tight ends ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft .

As with every draft class, there are some tight end prospects who are great blockers, and there are some who are great at catching the ball. There are also a few who can do both at a high level. Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq stands out for his outstanding athleticism and his excellent ability to both catch passes and block defenders.

Ohio State's Max Klare is not as freakishly athletic, but he stands as another example of a tight end who can do both. Throughout the 2026 draft class, there are a plethora of other tight end prospects that can do one or the other at a pro level. Several of them will become valuable pieces of an NFL offense in the years to come.

Here are the top tight end prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, ranked according to their standing on USA TODAY Sports' draft expert Ayrton Ostly's big board : NFL NEWS, TAKES, FANTASY ADVICE: USA TODAY Sports has you covered with our NFL vodcast 2026 NFL Draft: Ranking top TE prospects 1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon Scouting report: Like Love at running back, Sadiq is the runaway No. 1 tight end prospect in the class.