In fantasy football, the challenge of mastering tight ends continues to evolve year in, year out. Determining whether to choose one of the elite tight ends early or look for viable options later in the draft can significantly impact your season. Factors such as location in the draft, player tiers, and potential rookie impacts must be considered.

Three standout players emerge at the forefront in both PPR and standard formats. It’s advisable to commence contemplating tight ends around the 6th round to strategize effectively. Notably, consider first-round rookies Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren for promising outcomes during your draft.

Dave’s Rankings: 

• QB Tiers
• RB Tiers
• WR Tiers
• TE Tiers
• K/DST Tiers

Tight End PPR Tiers

Rounds 2-3
Tier 1

• Trey McBride (ARI)
• Brock Bowers (LV)

Round 3
Tier 2

• George Kittle (SF)

Rounds 6-7
Tier 3

• Sam LaPorta (DET)
• David Njoku (CLE)

Round 8
Tier 4

• Tyler Warren (IND)
• Evan Engram (DEN)

Streamers and Sleepers

Rounds 11+

• Colston Loveland (CHI)
• Jake Ferguson (DAL)
• Zach Ertz (WAS)
• Dallas Goedert (PHI)

Tight End Non-PPR Tiers

Rounds 2-3
Tier 1

• Brock Bowers (LV)

Rounds 3-4
Tier 2

• Trey McBride (ARI)
• George Kittle (SF)

Rounds 6-7
Tier 3

• Sam LaPorta (DET)
• David Njoku (CLE)

Rounds 8-9
Tier 4

• Tyler Warren (IND)
• Evan Engram (DEN)
• Travis Kelce (KC)
• Mark Andrews (BAL)

Rounds 9-10
Tier 5

• Tucker Kraft (GB)
• T.J. Hockenson (MIN)
• Dalton Kincaid (BUF)