By Apollo Lundin
Tight Ends are one of the most important but overlooked positions in all of football. These players must be able to run routes, catch, block for the run, and sometimes pass block. Every team needs a reliable and dynamic player on the end of the O-line, and there are multiple available in the class of 2026.
Mark Bowman
Santa Ana, CA (Mater Dei)
#1 TE NAT, #1 TE in CA
Measuring in at almost 6’5” and a solid 225 lbs., Mark Bowman is a large target for any quarterback. Because of his size, Bowman is very tough to bring down, but pair that with his surprising speed and you get a generational talent. Bowman is dynamic, having the ability to line up as a slot receiver or start a play with his hand in the dirt. As a sophomore, Bowman tallied 435 yards on 32 catches and eight touchdowns, helping Mater Dei end the year as a top-ranked high school program.
Bowman is younger than most of his classmates as he reclassified from the class of 2027 in January, making him an even more intriguing prospect, especially when Bowman is getting comparisons to former Georgia star Brock Bowers.
Mark Bowman has upcoming visits scheduled to USC and Texas. He also visited Oregon and Georgia last October, all of which he holds offers from.
Ian Premer
Great Bend, KS (Great Bend)
#2 TE NAT, #1 TE in KS
Ian Premer has a similar build to Mark Bowman, measuring 6’5″ and 225 lbs. What separates Premer from Bowman is the experience, as Premer started playing football out wide. Premer is physical no matter where he lines up and will fight for any extra yards, even when there is not much to gain. Whether it is Bowman or Premer, the top two TEs in the 2026 class would be a great get for any school.
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Premer has only visited visited Penn State so far but has a visit scheduled to Kansas in June
Ian Premer has offers from schools like Oregon, Michigan, and Notre Dame, and recently picked up offers from Vanderbilt and West Virginia.
Kaiden Prothro
Bowdon, GA (Bowdon)
#4 TE NAT, #1 TE GA
Although not the highest-ranked TE in the class, Kaiden Prothro could be the best in the class. Prothro is a 6’6, 210 lb. freak of nature. Prothro has speed capable of bringing a pass to the house, has the awareness and balance to break tackles no matter where he’s hit, and is a great runner. Most of his high school snaps came out wide, so it should be interesting to see how he adjusts to the inside at the collegiate level, or if he stays at wide receiver.
Prothro received an invite to the Under Armour All-America Game.
Kaiden Prothro has visits scheduled to multiple top teams including Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, holding offers from each.
Brock Harris
Saint George, UT (Pine View)
#5 TE NAT, #1 TE in UT
Brock Harris is the biggest body on this list. Listed at 6’6″, 238 lbs., Harris uses his size well, rising up over multiple defenders to make a catch. Harris is also quick, using his speed to beat defenders deep. Harris is a good run blocker, but I’d like to see him get lower at the next level. Over his three-year high school career, Harris totaled 128 catches, just under 1,800 yards, and 22 touchdowns. Harris also had four fumbles through his first 28 games, so hopefully, that will change in college.
Harris received invites to the Under Armour All-America Game and the Polynesian Bowl.
Brock Harris has visits scheduled with Georgia, Michigan, and BYU, with additional offers from schools like Ohio State, Colorado, and LSU.
Mack Sutter
Dunlap, IL (Dunlap)
#7 TE NAT, #1 TE in IL
Body control is the best skill any receiver could have, and Mack Sutter has mastered the art. At 6’5″ and 225 lbs, Sutter is very dynamic. He plays multiple positions and is a willing, capable, and powerful blocker. Over his junior season, Sutter tallied 35 catches for 505 yards and seven touchdowns. While the stats might not jump off the page, Mack Sutter can be a capable tight end for a P4 program.
Sutter has official visits scheduled to Illinois, OIe Miss, and Ohio State, among others.
Mack Sutter has 45 offers but has narrowed his top five to Alabama, Illinois, Penn State, Ole Miss, and Ohio State.
