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The Best Tight End Values from the 2023 Draft

Michael Mayer, Sam LaPorta, and the other best tight end values from the draft

Mike Farrell| May 8, 2023 (Updated: July 9, 2025)
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It’s not always the biggest names that are key to the NFL Draft. There’s a thing called value, and here are some valuable picks at positions. Here are the top five tight end values.


1. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions

— I love this value in round two as I think LaPorta could be the best Iowa TE star and this is a big position of need.

Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa tight end Sam Laporta (TE07) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium.

2. Michael Mayer, Las Vegas Raiders

— Mayer fell in the draft due to a lack of overall athleticism. I don’t care. He’s a great in-line blocker, he sits down well in the zone, and he is a red zone threat.

Nov 26, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) scores a touchdown against Southern California Trojans defensive back Max Williams (4) during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

3. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars

— The Penn State standout is going to be a big target for Trevor Lawrence and more of an in-line compliment to the WR ability of Evan Engram.

Penn State’s Brenton Strange (86) celebrates a first down during the second half of the Indiana versus Penn State football game at Memorial Stadium on Satruday, Nov. 5, 2022.

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4. Darnell Washington, Pittsburgh Steelers

— He has a legit chance to be one of the best weapons in all of the NFL. We have never seen a tight end with this size, blocking ability and athleticism.

Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (TE17) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium.

5. Zack Kuntz, New York Jets

— He was a big recruit out of HS and has the ability to stretch the field, and the former Penn State transfer could be great with Aaron Rodgers.

Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Old Dominion tight end Zack Kuntz (TE06) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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