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Player | ADP | Bye | Age | 1yr. Proj | 3yr. Proj | 5yr. Proj | 10yr. Proj | 3D Value+ | ||||
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1 | 1.05 | N/A | 22.9 | 145.5 | 455 | 766 | 1475 | 26 | In 2024, Warren was the Nittany Lion’s leading receiver with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 TDs. He has a big 6’6, 261-pound frame with the typical Penn State top-tier athleticism. Add in monster in-line blocking, and Warren could be a year-one weapon in the NFL. | |||
2 | 1.12 | N/A | 21.0 | 140.6 | 430 | 742 | 1506 | 24 | Loveland had an injury-filled 2024, dealing with a shoulder and another undisclosed injury. With Michigan’s offensive issues, Loveland was still their leading receiver with 56 catches for 582 yards and five TDs. His awareness and quick feet make him dangerous against zone coverage, reminiscent of Travis Kelce. Round 1 draft capital is a near lock. | |||
3 | 3.02 | N/A | 22.0 | 96.9 | 360 | 661 | 1286 | 12 | Arroyo is a raw, upside TE who could develop into a weapon. He was just starting to hit his stride, scoring three TDs in the last four games for the Hurricanes. Arroyo didn’t break out until his fourth year, but he looks like an intriguing multi-year stash. | |||
4 | 3.06 | N/A | 20.9 | 95 | 356 | 653 | 1349 | 12 | Taylor has been a consistent receiving threat for LSU since his freshman year. A reliable option who plays both in the slot and in-line, his versatility as a blocker and receiver should help Taylor find an NFL role. Though not an elite athlete, he gets off the snap quickly and knows how to box out LBs. After acing the Senior Bowl and Combine drills, Taylor has risen on the NFL Draft boards. He showcases starting NFL TE upside. | |||
5 | 3.04 | N/A | 20.7 | 89.6 | 303 | 556 | 1148 | 3 | Fannin is the all-time leader in receiving yards and TDs for a college TE. He also broke the single-season receptions and receiving yard mark this year. An H-back who won’t add much as a blocker, Fannin could be a big slot-receiving target in the right system. As a G5 player, his draft capital could be anywhere from the third round to the seventh, but Fannin certainly has fantasy upside. | |||
6 | 3.09 | N/A | 22.2 | 73.8 | 293 | 537 | 1045 | -1 | Ferguson excelled in Oregon’s offense as a move TE who played both in-line and in the slot. He flashed in the TE screen game and is tough to bring down in the open field. A raw route runner who may not quite hit NFL athletic thresholds, Ferguson is a late round pick. | |||
7 | N/A | N/A | 22.3 | 55.7 | 234 | 429 | 835 | -12 | Briningstool is a sleeper with soft hands that improved every season. Clemson’s offense finally took off, which translated with Briningstool as the primary red zone target, catching seven TDs this year. His two-way ability is similar to Jake Ferguson as a potential fourth or fifth-round player who could find his way into a starting role with time. | |||
8 | 3.07 | N/A | 22.6 | 51.2 | 207 | 381 | 741 | -16 | Helm broke out in his final season for Texas, catching seven TDs as a rare downfield H-Back. He is tough and plays low while run blocking (along with having special teams ability). His soft hands could make him a reserve TE in the league and spike if given the opportunity. | |||
9 | N/A | N/A | 21.8 | 0 | 211 | 388 | 756 | -18 | The son of the former Miami Dolphins’ WR, Gadsden II is the ultimate tweener prospect. He is too big to be a WR, but not quite built enough to be an in-line TE. | |||
10 | N/A | N/A | 23.3 | 41.9 | 153 | 261 | 486 | -27 | A Yale transfer to Georgia Tech, Hawes is a blocking specialist with his best game against the Georgia Bulldogs. He is tough to bring down in space, and the Yellow Jackets utilized that late in the year. Hawes may end up a better pro than college player and could end up as a red zone threat. | |||
11 | N/A | N/A | 23.8 | 0 | 160 | 259 | 465 | -29 | In 2022, Lachey tallied 28-398-4 alongside Sam LaPorta. Lachey ranked third among Hawkeyes in catches, second in yards, and first in TDs. A setback hit in 2023, as he suffered an ankle injury that required surgery. Note that Lachey totaled 10-131 in less than three full games prior to the injury. His production failed to rebound last fall, but teams should remain interested in Lachey based off the 2022 tape. Consider him a developmental TE with... Show More » | |||
12 | N/A | N/A | 25.3 | 0 | 155 | 246 | 428 | -31 | Kuithe averaged 14.4 yards per catch across nine games in 2024. But his season ended with another lower-body injury in November. We’ll see when a team takes a chance on this catch-first talent. His age and injury history suggest a potential Day 3 slide. | |||
13 | N/A | N/A | 24.4 | 0 | 142 | 231 | 413 | -32 | In 2024, Simon led a run-heavy South Carolina team in all major receiving categories. He saw just 4.5 targets per game. A productive end to the season gave way to an impressive Combine. Simon really impressed in the jumps, leading to an 8.55 Relative Athletic Score. | |||
14 | 5.02 | N/A | 22.1 | 0 | 130 | 239 | 465 | -32 | A torn ACL cut a promising 2023 season short for Evans who was building buzz for the NFL Draft. The in-line two-way TE came back strong in 2024, but lost a bit of a step. His toughness and intelligence shines through, especially when high pointing passes or finding holes in the zone. Evans best days may be yet to come.
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15 | N/A | N/A | 21.9 | 0 | 124 | 228 | 443 | -32 | Dippre transferred out of Maryland ahead of the 2023 season. He chose Alabama over Ohio State in the transfer portal, although big time production never followed (32 catches, 441 yards, and 0 TDs over the past two seasons). Dippre ultimately checks boxes for size and play strength. After a solid combine, he should start out as a real-life TE2 or TE3. | |||
16 | N/A | N/A | 22.5 | 0 | 122 | 208 | 387 | -34 | Fidone scored four TDs on only 25 catches in 2023. But he wasn’t featured for a Nebraska team that leaned on the run. The Cornhuskers passed more in 2024, helping Fidone set career highs in catches (36), yards (373), and yards per route run (1.41). Ultimately, he brings NFL-caliber length and athleticism. We’re simply working with a limited college sample here. | |||
17 | 6.05 | N/A | 22.1 | 0 | 104 | 190 | 370 | -36 | Matavao transferred out of Oregon after two unproductive seasons. He played behind fellow TE prospect Terrace Ferguson in both seasons. Greener pastures arrived at UCLA, but not until his senior year. Matavao held a narrow team lead in catches (41) and paced the squad in yards (506). The 6’6, 260-pounder split his time fairly evenly as a slot, in-line, and out wide player. He impressed with the ball in his hands, notching 7.8 yards after catch... Show More » | |||
18 | N/A | N/A | 22.5 | 0 | 90 | 153 | 284 | -39 | At 6’5, 238, Nesbit is essentially a supersized WR. We’ll see if the NFL asks him to bulk up for inline work, but his catch-first skill set packs some Day 3 appeal. |
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