Finding the best value picks is how smart fantasy football managers build championship rosters – and our Featured Pros experts are here to help you do exactly that. In this article, our panel of trusted analysts answers the key question every fantasy football manager asks before draft day: Who is the best value pick at TE based on current ADP, and why?
Whether you’re hunting for under-the-radar steals, proven veterans flying under the radar, or breakout stars ready to smash their draft price, this list will point you toward the players our experts believe are must-draft values for 2025. Let’s dive in and find you some league-winning bargains!
Fantasy Football Value Picks by ADP
Who is the best value pick at TE based on his current ADP and why?
Pat Freiermuth (TE – PIT)
“Like the quarterback position, I prefer to wait on a tight end and let the value fall into my lap. This will be a league-dependent choice, but I’m happy to take my chances on Pittsburgh’s Pat Freiermuth. Despite finishing TE10 last year, the 26-year-old is currently TE23 with an ADP of 176. Perhaps the quarterback uncertainty before Aaron Rodgers‘ arrival in Pittsburgh scared folks off. If Freiermuth falls into Round 11 in your draft, he’s already a value, let alone his current Round 15 ADP.”
– Matt De Lima (Athlon Sports)
Theo Johnson (TE – NYG)
“Finding the best value at the TE position is no easy task. Once you get past the obvious, it all seems touchdown-dependent. I’ll go with Giants TE Theo Johnson, who is going undrafted in many leagues. With a thin WR room, big Theo should catch the eye of Russell Wilson as a safety valve and in the Red Zone. Russ, unlike Daniel Jones, will see him and deliver a catchable ball.”
– Steve Anagnos (Double G Sports)
Brenton Strange (TE – JAC)
“Brenton Strange is a name we need to become more familiar with. The 2023 second-round pick out of Penn State has all of the athletic attributes you want in a breakout TE. Last year, we finally started to see what Strange can bring to the table. Although his fantasy numbers are sporadic, his snaps increased throughout the season, playing more than 70% in each of the final two games. With Christian Kirk and Evan Engram officially out of the mix, Strange is by far the top TE and could beat out Parker Washington for the short-yardage work. Not only is there a path to playing the majority of snaps (a key factor for fantasy tight ends), but the addition of Travis Hunter could further benefit him. If Hunter plays more defense than we anticipate, Strange has an opportunity to be the second receiving option. If that comes to fruition, Strange checks all the boxes to become this year’s breakout TE. To be able to take a shot on the opportunity as the 21st TE off the board is the definition of value.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
“Brenton Strange offers great value for the tight end position in 2025. He is going very late for a TE who can be a top-12 tight end in fantasy. When Evan Engram went down, and Strange got the start with Trevor Lawrence, he produced TE8 fantasy numbers for four weeks. Now that Jacksonville is under a new regime, Strange has a great chance to be a startable TE weekly. He is a late-draft pick who offers great value. ”
– Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches)
Travis Kelce (TE – KC)
“Does Travis Kelce have anything left in the tank? That’s the million-dollar question. Kelce still had 97 catches last season in what was a down year for him. That’s a lot of catches in my book. The good news is that a lot of folks are writing him off in 2025. Ringo, you don’t even know what a write-off is? No, but they do, and they’re the ones writing him off, haha! With a current ADP of TE 5, I’m willing to take a shot with Kelce, who still has one of the best in the business throwing to him in Patrick Mahomes.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE – TEN)
“Buying into offenses with rookie QBs rarely works out. Sure, there are outliers, but you can name three that didn’t work out for every one that did. However, it’s extremely fun to bet on those offenses despite knowing this. So why not take that chance on drafting a position that rarely works outside of the Top 5 anyway? Chigoziem Okonkwo was Top 10 in MTFs, Yards, and Targets from Weeks 10-18 last year. If I’m betting on what Cam Ward can do for Tennessee, Okonkwo will be the Titans’ pass catcher I’m targeting.”
– Seth Miller (Crossroads Fantasy Football)
Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL)
“Jake Ferguson is flying under the radar after a 2024 season where he failed to score a touchdown but still saw 81 targets, catching 59 passes for 494 yards. With George Pickens joining CeeDee Lamb in the passing game and Dak Prescott back under center, the Cowboys’ offense is set up to be more dynamic and pass-heavy in 2025. That added firepower could open more red zone opportunities for Ferguson, especially with defenses stretched thin. As a late-round tight end, he’s a solid value bet who could turn volume and improved scoring chances into weekly streaming relevance.”
– Mason (RPO Football)
“Jake Ferguson is due for positive regression in 2025. Last season’s dud can be largely associated with the absence of Dak Prescott, leading to a whopping ZERO touchdowns for the former Wisconsin Badger. Ferguson will be a central piece for the Dallas offense in 2025, even with the addition of George Pickens in the downfield passing attack. Take Ferguson at his current valuation, TE16 and player overall 143, and congratulations on your top-12 TE return.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Tucker Kraft (TE – GB)
“In 2024, Tucker Kraft led all tight ends in yards after the catch per reception (8.8) while forcing 15 forced missed tackles. He finished as the TE8 overall and 10th in points per game (8.3). But with no clear-cut WR1 in Green Bay, Kraft might be poised for a true breakout in 2025. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed at the end of the season that 100% – Kraft has the potential to be a George Kittle or Travis Kelce type of player. Given Jordan Love‘s health back for 2025 and a shaky Packers defense, I think we could see GB throw a decent amount next year as a fun offense to target for fantasy football.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
“Tucker Kraft may be a frustrating option, but he’s one of the best values around. Kraft finished last year as TE8 and is now drafted as TE12. While he will certainly put up his share of dud games, he has established himself as a trusted target of Jordan Love, especially in the red zone. With so many question marks in the tight end pool, Kraft is one of the better options.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Mason Taylor (TE – NYJ)
“Mason Taylor is one of my favorite sleeper candidates and is vastly undervalued as the TE26 in the ADP. New York threw the ball 607 times last season, the fifth-most in the NFL. While that won’t be the case in 2025 with Justin Fields under center, the Jets’ only meaningful weapon in the passing game is Garrett Wilson. Therefore, Taylor has a clear pathway to finish second on the team in targets as a rookie. More importantly, Fields has a history of making his tight end a weekly starting option for fantasy players. The last time he was a full-time starter was in 2023 when Cole Kmet finished the year as the TE7 in half-point PPR. Taylor should get drafted as a top-14 tight end.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Evan Engram (TE – DEN)
“Evan Engram is the best value pick at TE based on his current half-PPR ADP. He’s the 7th TE going off the board. Engram could lead Denver in targets in the Denver Broncos offense this season. He only has Courtland Sutton to compete against for targets. Engram will finish as a top 5 tight end this season.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL)
“I do not think I will ever be able to stop drafting Kyle Pitts. He has a current ADP of TE18, and for good reason, given his performance. He has not been the same since a knee injury he suffered in his second season. A small sample size, but the Falcons’ offense averaged 32 points per game. While I don’t think the Falcons will average that many points per game, I do believe they can be a top 10 scoring offense. This will be the first time Pitts has gone into the season with the same quarterback he finished the previous season with. Can Michael Penix Jr. finally unlock Kyle Pitts? I hope so.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)
Zach Ertz (TE – WAS)
“Zach Ertz at TE20. He’s one of my favorite late-round targets in best-ball drafts. He finished TE7 last year in PPR scoring and was fantastic for the Commanders down the stretch, with seven touchdowns in his last 10 games. He had 11 catches for 104 yards in the Commanders’ loss to the Eagles in the NFC Championship game. Ertz is back for another season and should remain prominently involved in the up-and-coming Washington offense.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Hunter Henry (TE – NE)
“Hunter Henry proved to be a hidden gem for fantasy managers, finishing as the TE12 last season. He had a career year on an underperforming Patriots offense, recording personal bests with 66 catches for 674 yards. Heading into this season, Henry has established chemistry and served as a reliable safety net for QB Drake Maye. With Maye behind center, Henry led the team in targets per game (5.9) and first-read target share (21.1%). The offense has also been bolstered by new weapons like Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, rookie wideout Kyle Williams, and running back TreVeyon Henderson. Along with these upgrades, the addition of OC Josh McDaniels, who previously helped Henry achieve 50 receptions and nine touchdowns, further enhances his fantasy prospects. All these changes set Henry up for another TE1 season in 2025.”
– Dennis Sosic (Fantasy Six Pack)
Dallas Goedert (TE – PHI)
“Dallas Goedert’s TE15 ADP is disrespectful. Dallas Goedert has finished as a TE1 in fantasy points per game in EVERY season since 2019. I don’t think that streak ends in 2025. Goedert should be ranked as a TE1 this season, operating in one of the best offenses in the NFL, which will pass more frequently this year. Goedert dealt with injuries again last year with a knee issue and a hamstring ailment. When he was on the field and playing at least 60% of the snaps, he produced 11.8 PPR points per game, which would have equaled the TE8 in fantasy points per game last year. In that sample, he earned a 20.2% target share, churned out 55.1 receiving yards per game and 2.23 yards per route run, and garnered a 25.2% first-read share. Among 47 qualifying tight ends last year, those figures would have ranked sixth, fourth, fourth, and third last season (per Fantasy Points Data). Draft Goedert confidently as a TE1 again this season.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF)
“We’ve all been disappointed by Dalton Kincaid at some point over the past two years. But that’s because we set our expectations well north of his current TE14 ADP. Kincaid sits five spots higher in our TE rankings at DraftSharks.com and has been Buffalo’s No. 2 target even while letting you down so far in his young career. He’s a PPR floor play at worst, with upside by the sheer virtue of playing with Josh Allen and a meh WR cast.”
– Matt Schauf (Draft Sharks)
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