Final tight ends rankings heading into the 2025 NFL Draft

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The NFL Draft is always a fluid process, with a lot of information constantly coming in about the players within the class. Every position requires countless hours of film, combing over testing numbers, looking at work at all-star games and pro days. Through it all, a clearer image of the players within each position group appears.

The next position we will discuss in our final rankings is tight end.

The tight end class this year is a special one. Teams are going to be able to find productive, valuable players on every day of the draft at the position. Depending on how dire the need, depends on who you target. Teams like the Jets, Colts, and Saints may target one in round one. Teams who miss out on the stars can find some value in players on day two and three with various skillsets.

Before we spoil the names and where they fall, here are our final top 15 tight ends ranked for the 2025 NFL Draft.

15) Jake Briningstool, Clemson​

Height: 6-6 / Weight: 241 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.75 40-yard dash
• 9'07" broad jump

Best Traits

• Maintains possession through contact
• Strong hands
• Moves well with and without the ball in his hands

Grade: 5.85 (Day Three)

14) Gavin Bartholomew, Pittsburgh​

Height: 6-5 / Weight: 246 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.70 40-yard dash time

Best Traits

• Reliable hands
• Good blocker
• Good power blocking and running

Grade: 5.95 (Day Three)

13) Luke Lachey, Iowa​

Height: 6-6 / Weight: 251 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 35" vertical jump
• 10' broad jump
• 7.18 3-cone drill

Best Traits

• Good blocking ability
• Makes contested catches
• Underrated route runner

Grade: 6.03 (Day Three)

12) Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech​

Height: 6-3 / Weight: 260 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.74 40-yard dash
• 35.5" vertical jump
• 10'01" broad jump

Best Traits

• Good speed off the ball
• Ball carrier vision for chunk plays
• Can outrun defenders

Grade: 6.05 (Day Three)

11) Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame​

Height: 6-5 / Weight: 268 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.74 40-yard dash
• 9'10" broad jump
• 7.25 3-cone drill

Best Traits

• Nice burst in space after the catch
• Maintains possession through contact
• Strong blocker

Grade: 6.1 (Day Three)

10) Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse​

Height: 6-5 / Weight: 243 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 34" vertical jump
• 9'06" broad jump

Best Traits

• Great mover in space
• Attacks the ball in the air with a big catch radius
• Good contact balance for YAC opportunities

Grade: 6.15 (Day Three)

9) Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech​

Height: 6-4 / Weight: 253 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.82 40-yard dash
• 34.5" vertical jump
• 10'01" broad jump

Best Traits

• Plays with an edge that makes him a fun blocker
• Good burst off the ball to block or get into space as a receiver
• Strong hands

Grade: 6.2 (Day Two)

Georgia Tech TE Jackson Hawes with a one handed catch#TheDraftStartsInMOBILEpic.twitter.com/pYdeS5xqxT

— Sam Prince (@samtheprince14) January 29, 2025

8) Gunnar Helm, Texas​

Height: 6-5 / Weight: 241 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.84 40-yard dash
• 7.01 3-cone drill

Best Traits

• Good route runner with a decent route tree
• Contact balance to allow for YAC opportunities
• Underrated blocker

Grade: 6.25 (Day Two)

7) Thomas Fidone II, Nebraska​

Height: 6-5 / Weight: 243 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.70 40-yard dash
• 35.5" vertical jump
• 4.29 short shuttle
• 7.01 3-cone drill

Best Traits

• Great burst off the ball to get into his route or blocking assignment
• Good blocker
• Strong hands to maintain possession through contact

Grade: 6.33 (Day Two)

Nebraska TE Thomas Fidone II is an under-the-radar prospect in this class. He tested well and is a willing blocker with a strong catch radius. pic.twitter.com/5vaPTFsJlq

— Full-Time Dame (@DP_NFL) March 8, 2025

6) Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)​

Height: 6-5 / Weight: 250 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• No testing numbers available

Best Traits

• One of the best receiving tight ends in the class
• Great ball carrier vision
• Good route runner with strong hands

Grade: 6.35 (Day Two)

5) Mason Taylor, LSU​

Height: 6-5 / Weight: 251 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• No testing numbers available

Best Traits

• Underrated receiver, good base for a team to build off of
• Strong blocker and runner
• Good, reliable hands

Grade: 6.5 (Day Two)

4) Terrance Ferguson, Oregon​

Height: 6-5 / Weight: 247 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.63 40-yard dash
• 39" vertical jump
• 10'02" broad jump

Best Traits

• Great speed off the ball and through his route
• Good YAC ability with his strength and vision
• Good size to block and run through tackles

Grade: 6.55 (Day Two)

TOUCHDOWN DUCKS

Gabriel finds Ferguson for the @oregonfootball TD pic.twitter.com/jYSSV1gLwF

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 10, 2024

3) Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green​

Height: 6-3 / Weight: 241 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• 4.71 40-yard dash time
• 34" vertical jump
• 9'10" broad jump

Best Traits

• Great hands to be a reliable receiving option
• Plays bigger than he is as a receiving option
• Can be used more off the line, even as a slot receiving option

Grade: 6.65 (Day Two)

2) Colston Loveland, Michigan​

Height: 6-6 / Weight: 248 lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• No testing numbers available

Best Traits

• Underrated blocker
• Strong hands
• Moves incredibly well with and without the ball in his hands

Grade: 7.15 (Round One)

1) Tyler Warren, Penn State​

Height: / Weight: lbs.

Notable Testing Numbers

• No testing numbers available

Best Traits

• Attacks the ball in the air
• Top tier route runner and receiver
• Elite level blocker

Grade: 8 (Round One)

#PennState TE Tyler Warren. 6’5 1/2, 256.

FBS TE Record 17 receptions against USC. 224 receiving yards & a touchdown as well. One of the most impressive individual performances of the last two decades. pic.twitter.com/oFxi3jssO2

— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) April 6, 2025

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2025 NFL Draft: Final tight end rankings

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