The 2025 NFL Draft is almost here. The order at the top of the draft has been decided and fans now are looking ahead to the future playmakers of their team.

Our team of NFL Draft contributors at A to Z Sports is already fully engaged in 2025 NFL Draft preparations, so we decided to rank our Top 10 prospects at every position collectively.

Eight of our draft analysts ranked our top ten prospects, then tallied the point totals like the AP Poll in college football to create the A to Z Sports Top 10 Positional Rankings series. Here's where we landed on the incoming 2025 NFL Draft tight end class. 

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1. Tyler Warren, Penn State

One of the most dominant stars of 2024, Tyler Warren proved to be more than just a physical freak in his senior season. While his late breakout is cause for some concern, it's undeniable Warren's athletic advantage and comfort in contested catch situation bode extremely well for his NFL impact. He's already a Pro Bowl-caliber athlete before, after, and at the catch point.

The strong-handed weapon was able to help the Nittany Lions from multiple alignments, including wildcat quarterback. He was primarily a slot receiver, but his blocking grades indicate he'll fare fine as an inline blocker. There's no reason to think he can't have a Brock Bowers-type impact early in his career.

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2. Colston Loveland, Michigan

There might be some prospect fatigue with Colston Loveland, but there's still a decent chance he'll be the first tight end drafted. He's younger than Warren and broke out earlier in his career, plus he's a more proven blocker. Like Warren, the majority (60%) of Loveland's snaps came in the slot or out wide, so he's a new-age tight end.

His large catch radius and decent ability to create after the catch stand out. His best work, though, is finding soft spots in zone and winning against man coverage. He's not the vertically-explosive presence Warren is, but will win on intermediate routes and be a red zone asset often enough to justify taking in the top 40. 

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3. Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green

Only a true junior, Harold Fannin Jr. is this year's hot move tight end. Fannin isn't just a Group of 5 sleeper, though. He broke the FBS record for receptions and receiving yards by a tight end, totaling 117 catches for 1,555 yards and 10 scores. Despite being 230 pounds, Fannin did it playing inline more than Warren and Loveland.

His lack of bulk will be a concern for teams, just as all move tight ends who are quasi-receivers and big backs always face. But Fannin is so dynamic and effective on crossers, curls, and out routes that he can be a quality playmaker in an offense willing to integrate him in. The question is whether he can block well enough to earn a starting role.

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4. Gunnar Helm, Texas

As usual, the tight end class drops off quickly with projected early starters. Gunnar Helm has the best chance to emerge as a difference-maker of the names left on our list. Helm became a much bigger part of Texas' offense in his senior season, totaling 744 yards and seven scores on 58 catches.

The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder is a good receiving threat with steady hands, plus played the bulk of his snaps inline. He's an easier projection for most teams because of his catch radius and experience blocking and then releasing. However, he's not a reliable blocker at this point, so he'll require some time before being ready for a full-time role.

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5. Mason Taylor, LSU

Sure-handed with plenty of blocking experience, Mason Talyor will have his fair share of fans in the 2025 NFL Draft class. The 6-foot-5, 255 pounder runs well in a straight line and split his time between the slot and being inline. In terms of usage and floor, Taylor is a safer option than Fannin and Helm.

However, I'd argue his upside is a little lower despite being a good straight-line runner. He caught only three touchdowns over the last two years, and is not a threat to produce much after the catch. He'll be a nice backup for teams requiring stability and the occasional quick pass.

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6. Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse

An NFL legacy, Oronde Gadsden II is another big receiver/pseudo tight end who thrives with the ball in the air. HE finished the year on fire, breaking the 100-yard mark three times in his last five games. The 6-foot-5, 236-pounder overcame a season-ending injury in 2023 and got back to his elite 2022 levels with ease.

With so much experience in the slot (64% of career snaps), Gadsden might be this year's Johnny Wilson who goes on Day 3 and needs the right match for his usage. He excels at contested catches and is sneaky good after the catch. He'll hold his own as a blocker as well, but it'll never be his primary function.

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7. Luke Lachey, Iowa

Here is where I think the tight end class takes another dip. Luke Lachey was a good, intriguing prospect in 2022, but a torn ACL took him off the field for most of 2023 and he was unable to play well in 2024. The fifth-year senior is hoping teams are willing to be patient and have faith in his recovery.

I don't really see it in the 6-foot-6, 247-pounder. An average blocker and unreliable receiver on contested catches, Lachey's best bet to stick is to land in an offense with plenty of rollouts and designed catch opportunities in space.

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8. Jake Briningstool, Clemson

Standing 6-foot-6, 240 pounds, Jake Briningstool is one of the more slender tight ends in the class. The senior was remarkably consistent throughout his career, averaging 10.9 yards per catch and totaling 17 touchdowns. His reception rate and yards per reception barely moved from those averages over three seasons.

Briningstool has good speed and is slippery as he avoids tacklers. The slot receiver creates opportunities better than most tight ends, not only on contested catches but also after the catch. He can be a unique weapon in space, and he holds up just enough as a blocker to be functional.

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9. Terrance Ferguson, Oregon

One of the best blockers on this list, Terrance Ferguson will receive Day 3 consideration just for his ability to see the field earlier than others who lack play strength. The 6-foot-5, 255-pounder gets a little grabby, but Oregon trusted him often for good reason. He's also respectable as a pass-catcher.

With the bulk of his work coming inline, and proving to be highly efficient when targeted, Ferguson is more than just scheme-dependent. He's my top candidate to emerge as a quality contributor down the line. He does everything well enough to stick in the NFL for a decade.

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10. Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)

Another late bloomer, Elijah Arroyo is a dangerous receiving tight end. He had only 11 catches entering 2024 before catching 35 passes for 590 yards and seven scores. He's an ideal seam-stretcher at 6-foot-4, 245 pounds.

However, the slot tight end is not overly good at creating after the catch or winning contested catches. He's a very good blocker in small samples, though, so there's a pathway for Arroyo to become an unexpected starter down the line if he can improve upon where he's most inexperienced.