NFL Tight End Rankings

** Please note that the grades given are our own. Each player is ranked in order of who we would want as our starting tight end for the 2008 NFL Season only. We have taken in to account age, production and potential in grading the players below. Statistics are not listed for tight ends, due to some being primarily blocking players. Only drafted rookies are listed. **

Name- Team- Grade
1 Gates Antonio San Diego Chargers 10
2 Gonzalez Tony Kansas City Chiefs 9
3 Witten Jason Dallas Cowboys 9
4 Clark Dallas Indianapolis Colts 8
5 Heap Todd Baltimore Ravens 8

6 Shockey Jeremy New York Giants 8
7 Cooley Chris Washington Redskins 8
8 Miller Heath Pittsburgh Steelers 8
9 Winslow Kellen Cleveland Browns 8
10 Smith L.J. Philadelphia Eagles 8
11 Daniels Owen Houston Texans 8
12 Watson Benjamin New England Patriots 7
13 Graham Daniel Denver Broncos 7
14 Crumpler Alge Tennessee Titans 7
15 McMichael Randy St. Louis Rams 7
16 Davis Vernon San Francisco 49ers 6
17 Olsen Greg Chicago Bears 6
18 Miller Zach Oakland Raiders 6
19 Lewis Marcedes Jacksonville Jaguars 6
20 Lee Donald Green Bay Packers 6
21 Boss Kevin New York Giants 6
22 Smith Alex Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6
23 Scaife Bo Tennessee Titans 6
24 Keller Dustin New York Jets 6
25 Carlson John Seattle Seahawks 6
26 Fasano Anthony Dallas Cowboys 6
27 Pope Leonard Arizona Cardinals 6
28 Baker Chris New York Jets 6
29 Kelly Reggie Cincinnati Bengals 5
30 Franks Bubba Green Bay Packers 5
31 Sypniewski Quinn Baltimore Ravens 5
32 Byrd Dominique St. Louis Rams 5
33 Bruener Mark Houston Texans 5
34 Bennett Martellus Dallas Cowboys 5
35 Davis Fred Washington Redskins 5
36 Thomas David New England Patriots 5
37 Miller Billy New Orleans Saints 5
38 Wilcox Daniel Baltimore Ravens 5
39 Rucker Martin Cleveland Browns 5
40 Stevens Jerramy Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5
41 Dreessen Joel Houston Texans 5
42 Clark Desmond Chicago Bears 5
43 Alexander Stephen Denver Broncos 5
44 Johnson Eric New Orleans Saints 5
45 Schobel Matt Philadelphia Eagles 5
46 Dunn Jason Kansas City Chiefs 5
47 Klopfenstein Joe St. Louis Rams 5
48 Pollard Marcus Seattle Seahawks 5
49 Campbell Mark New Orleans Saints 5
50 Becht Anthony St. Louis Rams 5
51 Kleinsasser Jimmy Minnesota Vikings 5
52 Brady Kyle New England Patriots 5
53 Fletcher Bryan Indianapolis Colts 4
54 Royal Robert Buffalo Bills 4
55 Utecht Ben Indianapolis Colts 4
56 Martin David Miami Dolphins 4
57 Patrick Ben Arizona Cardinals 4
58 Finley Jermichael Green Bay 4
59 Gaines Michael Detroit Lions 4
60 Scheffler Tony Denver Broncos 4
61 Manumaleuna Brandon San Diego Chargers 4
62 Heiden Steve Cleveland Browns 4
63 Spaeth Matt Pittsburgh Steelers 4
64 Hartsock Ben Atlanta Falcons 4
65 Tamme Jacob Indianapolis Colts 4
66 Wrighster George Jacksonville Jaguars 4
67 Mills Garrett Minnesota Vikings 4
68 Campbell Dan Detroit Lions 4
69 Troupe Ben Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4
70 Davis Kellen Chicago Bears 4
71 Johnson Teyo Buffalo Bills 4
72 Halterman Aaron Miami Dolphins 4
73 Putzier Jeb Seattle Seahawks 4
74 Walker Aaron St. Louis Rams 4
75 McHugh Sean Detroit Lions 4
76 Euhus Tim Arizona Cardinals 4
77 Bienemann Troy Arizona Cardinals 4
78 Cieslak Brad Cleveland Browns 4
79 Fauria Christian Carolina Panthers 4
80 Stevens Craig Tennessee Titans 4
81 Newton Joe Seattle Seahawks 3
82 Peelle Justin Miami Dolphins 3
83 Celek Brent Philadelphia Eagles 3
84 King Jeff Carolina Panthers 3
85 Stephens Leonard Tennessee Titans 3
86 Cottam Brad Kansas City Chiefs 3
87 Pociask Jason New York Jets 3
88 Shiancoe Visanthe Minnesota Vikings 3
89 Rosario Dante Carolina Panthers 3
90 Ghent Ronnie New Orleans Saints 3
91 Anderson Courtney Buffalo Bills 3
92 Curtis Tony Dallas Cowboys 3
93 Tuman Jerame Arizona Cardinals 3
94 Jackson Nate Denver Broncos 3
95 Santi Tom Indianapolis Colts 3
96 Wakefield Fred Oakland Raiders 3
97 Jennings Brian San Francisco 49ers 3
98 Coats Daniel Cincinnati Bengals 3
99 Ecker Tyler Washington Redskins 3
100 Gilmore John Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3
101 Dinkins Darnell Cleveland Browns 3
102 Fine Derek Buffalo Bills 3
103 Blakley Dwayne Atlanta Falcons 3
104 Barnidge Gary Carolina Panthers 3
105 Vickers Lee Baltimore Ravens 3
106 Dekker Jon Pittsburgh Steelers 3
107 Ryan Sean Miami Dolphins 3
108 Milner Martrez Atlanta Falcons 3
109 Bajema Billy San Francisco 49ers 3
110 Joppru Bennie Seattle Seahawks 3
111 Kozlowski Brian Washington Redskins 3
112 Massaquoi Tim Buffalo Bills 3
113 Davis Charles Jacksonville Jaguars 3
114 Ortega Buck New Orleans Saints 3
115 Seidman Mike Indianapolis Colts 2
116 Day Tim Cincinnati Bengals 2
117 Walker Delanie San Francisco 49ers 2
118 Madsen John Oakland Raiders 2
119 Chandler Scott San Diego Chargers 2
120 Robinson Gijon Indianapolis Colts 2
121 Yoder Todd WashingtonRedskins 2
122 Allan Michael Kansas City Chiefs 2
123 Fells Daniel Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2
124 Kowalewski Joe New York Jets 2
125 Estandia Greg Jacksonville Jaguars 2
126 Spach Stephen New England Patriots 2
127 Stewart Tony Oakland Raiders 2
128 Wallace Cooper San Francisco 49ers 2
129 Heller Will Seattle Seahawks 2
130 Pierce Brett Denver Broncos 2
131 Matthews Michael New York Giants 2
132 Lawrie Nate Cincinnati Bengals 2
133 Alcorn Zac Seattle Seahawks 2
134 Upshaw Chad Denver Broncos 2
135 Nordin Jake Baltimore Ravens 2
136 Pudewell Anthony Jacksonville Jaguars 2
137 Dearth James New York Jets 2
138 Humphrey Tory Green Bay Packers 2
139 Murphy Matt Buffalo Bills 2
140 Jones Braden Minnesota Vikings 2
141 Cooper George Atlanta Falcons 2
142 Smolko Isaac Jacksonville Jaguars 2
143 Heinrich Keith Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2
144 Boyd Cody Pittsburgh Steelers 2
145 Angulo Richard Jacksonville Jaguars 2
146 Mines Fontel Chicago Bears 2
147 Sherry Matt Cincinnati Bengals 2
148 Owens Richard St. Louis Rams 2
149 Hannah Rodney Dallas Cowboys 2
150 Freeman Marcus New York Giants 2
151 Owens John Detroit Lions 2
152 Shor Alex Arizona Cardinals 2
153 Herold Zac Indianapolis Colts 1
154 Krause Ryan Green Bay Packers 1
155 Harris Clark Detroit Lions 1
156 Keith Zinger Atlanta Falcons 1
157 Mustard Chad Denver Broncos 1
158 Merritt Mike Kansas City 1
159 Collins Jerome New York Giants 1
160 Johnson Darcy New York Giants 1
161 Petrowski Jamie Tennessee Titans 1