The 2025 NFL Draft class is starting to take shape, and that means we’re getting a clearer picture of some of the top prospects and the position groups with the most depth.
The running back, tight end and offensive tackle positions seem to be the deepest and strongest on the offensive side of the ball. On defense, the edge defender group is as deep as we’ve seen in several years, dominating the projected top 50. There are also more impact defensive backs this year than a year ago, with plenty of options on all three days of the draft, specifically on Days 2 and 3.
Here are PFF’s top tight end prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, along with some initial scouting notes courtesy of lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema.
For the full ranking of draft prospects, along with their three-year player grades and position rankings, click here.
1. TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
Warren is a do-everything tight end who any coach would love to input into their offense. He isn’t a twitchy or flexible athlete who can unlock the whole route tree, but his versatility is incredibly valuable in the run-and-pass games. He is worthy of a first-round selection.
2. TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Loveland lacks the density to play as an inline tight end consistently in the NFL, but he brings plenty of value as a tall, long pass catcher with natural hands and crisp routes to line up as a big slot or “X” receiver. He also has some versatility to play attached to the line of scrimmage in certain situations.
3. TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)
Arroyo is a receiving tight end through and through who can lineup as a wingback and in the slot. An NFL team hoping for a consistent blocker will be disappointed, though. If given a chance to show off his all-around athleticism, he can be a contributor as a big slot type.
4. TE Mason Taylor, LSU
Taylor is young and could still be growing into his talent and, more importantly, his strength. In his current form, he is a TE2/3 candidate — more of a move tight end detached from the line of scrimmage as a receiver — but if he gets stronger, he can be a more versatile and consistent contributor.
5. TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
Ferguson is a nice receiving tight end with the length to play some inline snaps. His lower run-blocking impact marks indicate that an NFL team won’t want to use him much in that way. His true value is as a receiver and a TE2.
6. TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
Fannin is a strong receiving tight end with great value after the catch. His blocking reps are good enough to keep him inline as a TE2 or as a wingback on occasion, but his bread and butter in the NFL will be as a tight end who you can quickly get the ball to for after-the-catch production in a tight end-centric passing attack.
7. TE Gunnar Helm, Texas
Helm has worked his way into becoming one of the class’ best after-the-catch tight ends. He isn’t the strongest run blocker, but he does have good feet in pass protection. Getting stronger would give him more opportunities as a TE2 with starting potential.
8. TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Evans doesn’t have the rare movement skills to set him apart as a potential top-60 pick in the NFL, but his floor is balanced and high as a TE3 with the potential to move into a contributing TE2 role due to reliable blocking and hands through contact.
9. TE Benjamin Yurosek, Georgia
Yurosek didn’t see heavy usage in 2024, but he brings adequate all-around NFL ability for the position (best as a move tight end), especially if he can put on 5-10 pounds. He can be a versatile TE2 in basically any offense as a mid-round pick.
10. TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
Briningstool seems to be more of a wide receiver than a tight end. If he can improve his route-running nuance and playmaker mentality after the catch, he could become a big slot WR3 type. Until then, he is more of a developmental depth player.
11. TE Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
Hawes doesn’t provide much in the receiving game, but he is a good TE3 for an NFL team to use in heavier offensive packages.
12. TE Thomas Fidone II, Nebraska
Scouting summary coming soon!
13. TE Caden Prieskorn, Mississippi
Prieskorn has the build of an NFL tight end with strong hands and a competitive toughness to catch through contact. As a limited athlete, his best course of action will likely pack on a few more pounds to be a backup inline option for an NFL team as a TE3 with spot TE2 potential.
14. TE Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech
Scouting summary coming soon!
15. TE CJ Dippre, Alabama
Scouting summary coming soon!
16. TE Luke Lachey, Iowa
Lachey will likely get drafted due to his pedigree and because he’s the latest in the royal tight end pipeline from the Iowa Hawkeyes to the NFL. However, for him to stick, he must get quicker or stronger. Right now, he is not NFL-caliber in either area.
17. TE Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse
Gadsden is intriguing due to being a potential size mismatch as a big slot receiver, but his blocking impact is a net negative, and his lack of agility resulted in low separation rates. He will likely be a late Day 3 pick or an undrafted free agent for an offense that likes his size.
18. TE Moliki Matavao, UCLA
Scouting summary coming soon!
19. TE Brant Kuithe, Utah
Scouting summary coming soon!
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