Even though the 2025 NFL Draft is still approximately six months away, it's always a good idea to start familiarizing ourselves with the leading prospects for the upcoming draft class. The draft season is a year-round affair, and we continually strive to provide the best analysis possible.

Our team of eight NFL Draft analysts at A to Z Sports came together to rank our top five players at each position. This year’s tight end class is impressive, with differing opinions on several candidates.

We compiled our rankings by assigning points similarly to the AP Poll in college football, which allowed us to determine our current top five tight ends for the 2025 NFL Draft.

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1. Colston Loveland, Michigan

Highest Ranking: 1
Lowest Ranking: 3

Boasting elite size, wingspan, catch radius, and quickness for his frame, Colston Loveland is an easy projection into the NFL. He's not as fast or fluid as someone like Travis Kelce or George Kittle is, but he's a blend of a more traditional build and modern skill set. He'd be an upgrade for at least half the NFL right now.

He's not as explosive or capable after the catch as Brock Bowers, and his blocking is good, but not Darnell Washington. That puts him in the later part of the first-round to mid-second-round and a long-term, above-average starter category. 

2. Tyler Warren, Penn State

Highest Ranking: 1
Lowest Ranking: 3

It's hard to say that anyone except Travis Hunter or Ashton Jeanty is the best-skilled athlete across college football, but Tyler Warren isn't far off from them. A true breakout star this season, Penn State's offense has been unusually reliant on Warren creating opportunities and converting tough catches than most tight ends are ever asked. It's more reminiscent of how Georgia ran its passing game through Bowers.

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It's hard to imagine Warren not being a very good tight end in the NFL. He's 6-foot-6, 257 pounds, and capable of bodying defenders and making tightrope catches. He's not a great blocker, but with his receiving ability and functional athleticism, Warren should be a first-round pick.

3. Gunnar Helm, Texas

Highest Ranking: 1
Lowest Ranking: 12

Our biggest split in voting is Gunnar Helm. The 6-foot-5, 238-pounder isn't the fastest or most explosive vertical player, but he's a natural at tight end. A strong route-runner with great hands, Helm is at his most comfortable as a pass-catcher. 

Helm's a bit light in the pants, though, and has not been an effective run-blocker. The two areas in which he excels are as a pass blocker and receiver. He's a good athlete, but I think he settles more in as an average starter to quality TE2, but not someone overly impactful.

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4 . Harold Fannin, Bowling Green

Highest Ranking: 3
Lowest Ranking: 5

The most productive tight end in the class is more of a quasi-receiver, but Harold Fannin can hold his own as a run-blocker, at least. The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder is fluid, fast, poised, and a playmaker with the ball in the air. He's a big slot or even Keon Coleman-type receiver.

Despite his quality blocking grades, he doesn't do it too often, and his weight is a concern. The effort is there, though, and he can chip guys well enough to survive. Still, I think where Fannin goes will matter, as we've seen guys like Mike Gesicki get washed out of offenses if they don't block effectively.

Fannin is better than Gesicki, but his archetype doesn't always translate. 

5. Oscar Delp, Georgia

Highest Ranking: 5
Lowest Ranking: 5

Another freak athlete like Warren, Oscar Delp is the matchup nightmare that offensive coordinators desire to develop. Unfortunately, the 6-foot-5, 245-pounder doesn't see much usage at Georgia, leaving some room for imagination. That can be a scary thing for NFL teams.

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He has only 36 receptions for 443 yards and four scores over three seasons. His blocking has graded decently enough, but Delp is likely to go back to school as he needs reps, physical development, and to prove he can be more of a primary pass-catcher before an NFL team takes the leap.