2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Tight Ends

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[TE Big Board Summer Scouting Update — 7/22/25]: The Buckeyes reeled in one of the prize portal transfers in Max Klare who arrives from Big Ten rival Purdue. With a bevy of downfield threats, Klare could pose as a major problem underneath due to his size, hands and athleticism, which would seem to translate well to the pros. Unable to find his way onto the field as a quarterback, Eli Stowers made a strong impression during his first season at tight end. He returns for another year of development, as he works to ascend into the Day 1 conversation. Keep an eye of Wyoming threat John Michael Gyllenborg, as he has plenty of love within the scouting community and could wind up being the first tight end off the board come April. You might need to refer to your GPS to track towering tight end Tanner Koziol. After finishing the year with Ball State and participating in spring ball at Wisconsin, Koziol will report for training camp with Houston. Blessed with a huge frame and great leaping ability, Koziol serves as an adequate inline blocker. Meanwhile, RJ Maryland who is coming off an ACL injury, remains one to watch due to his prototype size, great length, tremendous athleticism and legacy bloodlines, as the son of former 1991 number one overall pick Russell Maryland (Miami/Cowboys).

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