By Mike Farrell
1. Tyler Warren-Penn State
2024 Stats: 104 Rec, 1,233Yds, 11.9 Avg, 8 TD; 26 Car, 218 Yds, 4 TD
6’5 1/2” 256 Lbs.
Tyler Warren is the most versatile tight end in the draft. He won the 2024 John Mackey Award as the nation’s best tight end and was named first-team All-American. Warren finished seventh in Heisman Trophy voting. NFL.com comparison is to Jeremy Shockley.
2. Colston Loveland-Michigan
2024 Stats: 56 Rec, 582 Yds, 10.4 Avg, 5 TD
6’6” 248 Lbs.
Colston Loveland played in all Michigan games as a freshman in 2022 and was named first-team All-Big Ten as a sophomore. He was a 2024 finalist for the John Mackey Award as the nation’s top TE. NFL.com comparison is to Sam Laporta.
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3. Mason Taylor-LSU
2024 Stats: 55 Rec, 546 Yds, 9.9 Avg, 2 TD
6’5” 251 Lbs.
Mason Taylor is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor. In 2022, he was named to the Freshman All-SEC Team. He set a school record for a TE with 55 receptions and was third-team All-SEC in 2024. NFL.com comparison is to Dallas Goedert
4. Harold Fannin Jr.-Bowling Green
2024 Stats: 117 Rec, 1,555 Yds, 13.3 Avg, 10 TD
6’3” 241 Lbs.
Harold Fannin Jr was named MAC Most Valuable Player and consensus All-American in 2024. He set seven NCAA records for tight ends, including receptions (117) and receiving yards (1,555). NFL.com comparison is to Juwan Johnson.
5. Elijah Arroyo-Miami
2024 Stats: 35 Rec, 590 Yds, 16.9 Avg, 7 TD
6’5” 250 Lbs.
Elijah Arroyo played in all 12 games as a freshman. He fought through injuries the following two seasons and was limited in playing time. He returned to start all 13 games for the Hurricanes in 2024. He was named second-team All-ACC.
6. Terrance Ferguson-Oregon
2024 Stats: 43 Rec, 591 Yds, 13.7 Avg, 3 TD
6’5” 247 Lbs.
Terrance Ferguson was first-team All-Pac 12 as a junior with 42 receptions and 414 yards in 2023. In 2024, he set Oregon career records for a tight end for receptions (134) and touchdowns (16). He was named third-team All-Big Ten.
7. Gunner Helm-Texas
2024 Stats: 60 Rec, 786 Yds, 13.1 Avg, 7 TD
6’5” 241 Lbs.
Gunner Helm was named honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2023 as a junior. In 2024, he led the Longhorns in receptions with 60 and set the school season record for tight ends in receptions and receiving yards (786). NFL.com comparison is to Jake Ferguson.
8. Mitchell Evans-Notre Dame
2024 Stats: 43 Rec, 421 Yds, 9.8 Avg, 3 TD
6’5” 258 Lbs.
Mitchell Evans led Notre Dame in receptions in 2023 with 29 before suffering a season-ending injury with a torn ACL. He came back in 2024, he started 11 games, and again led the team with 43 receptions. NFL.com comparison is to Will Dissly.
9. Luke Lachey-Iowa
2024 Stats: 28 Rec, 231Yds, 8.3 Avg
6’6” 251 Lbs.
Luke Lachey played in every game for Iowa during the 2021 and 2022 seasons, with 10 starts. He came into 2023 as the starter before missing the remainder of the season with an ankle injury after three starts. He was able to come back in 2024 and start 11 of 12 games.
10. Oronde Gadsden II-Syracuse
2024 Stats: 73 Rec, 934 Yds, 12.8 Avg, 7 TD
6’5” 243 Lbs.
Oronde Gadsden II switched from WR to TE after his freshman year (2021) set a school record in receiving yards (969). Gadsden set a school and ACC record for TE with 73 receptions in 2024. He was named first-team All-ACC twice (2022 and 2024) and third-team AP All-America in 2024.
