Several factors go into building a championship-caliber fantasy football team. While finding average draft position (ADP) values and avoiding busts are critical, fantasy players must hit on league winners to bring home the title. Therefore, let’s dive into my favorite potential fantasy football league winners that are Tight Ends.
- Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- 2025 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
- Fantasy Football ADP
- Fantasy Football Trade Tools
Fantasy Football League Winners: Tight Ends
Tyler Warren (TE – IND) | ADP: 123.5 (TE11)
Last year, Brock Bowers was the TE11 in ADP despite being an elite rookie prospect and a top-15 NFL Draft pick. Many were worried he would struggle as a rookie because of poor quarterback production and a crowded receiving corps. Yet, Bowers finished his rookie season as the TE1, averaging 15.5 PPR fantasy points per game, totaling the fifth-most targets in the league (153). Hopefully, the fantasy community doesn’t make the same mistake with Tyler Warren in 2025.
The former Penn State star is a dynamic weapon after the catch. According to Pro Football Focus, Warren had 33 screen pass targets last season, the most among tight ends and the eighth-most in college football. He averaged 10.1 yards after the catch per screen reception. The Colts have two inaccurate quarterbacks, which should lead to an uptick in designed targets and screen passes in the offense. Therefore, Warren could lead Indianapolis in targets as a rookie.
Tucker Kraft (TE – GB) | ADP: 131.5 (TE12)
Kraft had a breakout year in 2024 after a quiet rookie season despite Jordan Love dealing with multiple injuries. He finished as the TE10, averaging 9.6 PPR fantasy points per game, leading the Packers in receiving touchdowns (seven). Furthermore, the former South Dakota State star ranked fourth in receiving touchdowns by tight ends but 18th in receptions (50). Yet, Kraft was extremely efficient and could have a career year in 2025 with an increase in opportunities.
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Tucker Kraft’s Opportunities* |
Tucker Kraft’s Efficiency* |
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Target Share |
13.6% |
20th |
Receiving Yards Per Game |
41.6 |
12th |
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Target Per Route Run |
17% |
26th |
Yards Per Route Run |
1.9 |
7th |
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First-Read Target Share |
13% |
26th |
Missed Tackles Forced |
14 |
3rd |
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End Zone Targets |
3 |
23rd |
Yards After The Catch Per Reception |
9.38 |
1st |
* Among 36 tight ends with at least 40 targets in 2024 (via Fantasy Points Data)
Unfortunately, Green Bay failed to take advantage of the former South Dakota State star. Despite being one of the more productive tight ends last season, Kraft struggled to see the ball. He had a lower target per route run rate than Malik Heath (21%) and Bo Melton (20%). While the Packers drafted Matthew Golden, the former Texas star isn’t much of a threat to Kraft’s production. Don’t be surprised if he leads all tight ends in receiving touchdowns this year.
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