FantasyPros Staff | Fri, Aug 29th 2025, 3:20am EDT

Fantasy Football League Winners: Tight Ends

Finding the right fantasy football league winners in 2025 can be the difference between finishing in the middle of the pack and taking home your championship trophy. To help you get an edge in your drafts, we’ve turned to our collection of Featured Pros, a trusted group of fantasy football experts who identify the players most likely to deliver league-winning upside this season. From breakout stars to proven veterans poised for big years, these are the names our analysts believe can carry your roster to the top of the standings. Here are our 2025 fantasy football league winners.

2025 Fantasy Football League Winners: Tight Ends

Fantasy League Winners: Tight Ends

What one tight end do you believe will be this year’s league winner?

George Kittle (SF)

“George Kittle will be on a lot of league-winning teams because those managers will have a stud at a different position instead of drafting Brock Bowers or Trey McBride, and while getting a ton of production out of Kittle two to three rounds later.”
– Dan McLellan (WBLZ Media)

“George Kittle is the best value going in drafts today. He’s available in the late 3rd/early 4th round, and he’s one of the only healthy pass catchers left standing in San Francisco. Last year’s TE1 has the chance to repeat in 2025, but he’s locked in to a top 4 finish at worst if he stays healthy. Even at his advanced age, I’ll take Kittle over every other question mark because, for some reason, he’s being overlooked and undervalued in every draft so far.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

Kyle Pitts (ATL)

“I think *gulp* Kyle Pitts is the best candidate here. Hear me out: Pitts’ quarterbacks the past three seasons have been Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke, and Kirk Cousins without his throwing arm. Heck, Pitts averaged over 16 PPR points per game the last month before Cousins’ injury. So, what if Michael Penix Jr. is good? The only season Pitts had even average quarterback play in Matt Ryan’s retirement season, he had 1,000+ yards. Pitts has the capability of putting up splash games that can lead to a championship; all he needs is Penix to cooperate.”
– Michael Tomlin (Fantasy Six Pack)

Tyler Warren (IND)

“Tyler Warren of the Indianapolis Colts will be this year’s fantasy football league winner. As the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Warren enters a Colts offense desperate for a reliable tight end, with minimal competition for targets. His exceptional college stats at Penn State with 104 receptions, 1,233 yards, and eight touchdowns highlight his ability to dominate as a receiver with 6.9 yards after catch. Paired with Daniel Jones‘ accuracy, Warren is set to be a focal point in Shane Steichen’s scheme. His ADP around TE11 in the 10th-11th rounds makes him a steal with top-five TE potential. Warren’s combination of opportunity, athleticism, and pass-catching prowess positions him to deliver championship-winning production in 2025.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

“In back-to-back seasons, we’ve seen rookie tight ends excel at the pro level. What do they have in common? They’re crazy athletic, and there is a clear opening for touches in the offense. Who else fits that description? Tyler Warren. He could be the league winner at TE this year. Warren might already be the best receiving option on the team as Josh Downs deals with a hamstring, Michael Pittman needs a new QB, Alec Pierce cannot duplicate his crazy YPC, and Adonai Mitchell has yet to capitalize on his potential. Daniel Jones loves throwing over the middle of the field, and I expect Warren to be the guy catching it more often than not.”
– Brandon ‘B_Don’ Myers (Razzball)

“Tyler Warren is quietly positioned to be one of the most impactful tight ends in fantasy football this season. The Colts spent a first-round pick on him for a reason: he is a versatile, athletic playmaker who dominated at Penn State with over 1,200 receiving yards and 104 catches in 2024. He has already cracked the top 10 in preseason fantasy rankings, and early reports say he is seeing starter-level snaps and building chemistry with Daniel Jones. With no clear alpha in Indianapolis’s receiving corps, Warren has a real shot to be the top target in a system that favors tight ends over the middle. If he earns consistent volume, he could finish as a top-eight fantasy tight end and be one of the best values in the draft.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)

“Can Tyler Warren be the third straight rookie to finish as the TE1 in fantasy? This offseason, Shane Steichen compared him to Hall of Famer Antonio Gates, and I believe the Colts will utilize him as much as possible. Warren isn’t just an elite receiving threat-he also brings an underrated rushing ability. At Penn State in 2024, he ran for 218 yards on 26 carries with four touchdowns, on top of more than 1,200 receiving yards. Currently going as TE10 in ADP, Warren has the upside to be an absolute steal at his current ADP and finish as a top 5 TE.”
– Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)

“I want to say Brock Bowers because he’s such a freak, but it’s more likely to be a middle-round pick, so let’s go with Tyler Warren. By all accounts, Warren had a terrific training camp, and in the preseason, he played nearly every snap with the starters. He’s not going to come off the field very often, and we’re talking about a player who had 1,451 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns last season at Penn State (including four TD runs and a TD pass). Warren could be a fantasy monster from the get-go.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

Brock Bowers (LV)

“When it comes to identifying one tight end (TE) most likely to emerge as the fantasy football league winner in 2025, the top pick is Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders. He just had one of the best rookie TE seasons ever, breaking records for receptions (112) and yards (1,194). That’s wide receiver-level output at a position that usually takes years to develop. Brock Bowers commanded about 25% of the Raiders’ passing offense, which is extremely rare for a tight end, let alone a rookie. The tight end position is often volatile in fantasy. Having a player who can consistently produce like a WR1 in your TE slot gives you a weekly advantage that can swing leagues.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

Tucker Kraft (GB)

“Tucker Kraft is an absolute YAC demon, leading the NFL in YAC/Rec in 2024. In the strong Packers offense, Kraft has the opportunity to emerge as a top 2 target, considering the lack of receiver competition. The ascending talent has a strong chance to full-on break out this year.”
– Jake Maraia (FF Dataroma)

“Tucker Kraft is one of my two favorite tight end draft targets this year if I miss out on the three big-name superstars. Last season, he was the TE9, averaging 8.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, leading the Packers in receiving touchdowns. Furthermore, the former South Dakota State star finished fourth in receiving touchdowns by tight ends but 18th in receptions (50). However, Kraft should be even better in 2025 with Jordan Love healthy and a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver on the roster. Last year, he finished first in yards after the catch per reception (9.38) and third in missed tackles forced (14) among qualifying tight ends. Don’t be surprised if Kraft leads all tight ends in receiving touchdowns and has a top-four finish in 2025.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

“Tucker Kraft has everything you want in a potential league-winning TE in 2025. He led all tight ends in yards after the catch per reception (8.8) last season, forced 15 missed tackles, and proved he can create explosive plays at an elite level. Every TE since 2000 who’s reached 700 yards and 7 TDs in their sophomore season has gone on to finish no worse than TE6 the following year, and after posting 707 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024, Kraft fits the profile. With a healthy Jordan Love, the Packers are expected to lean more on the pass after finishing 32nd in neutral pass rate, and with that, Kraft’s role should expand even further. Combine that with a Swiss cheese Green Bay secondary (Pardon the pun) that may force the team into more pass volume, and with it, the path is wide open for Kraft to emerge as one of 2025’s true breakout difference-makers at tight end.”
– James Emrick-Wilson (The Armchair Sports Corner)

“Tucker Kraft. Next season, Kraft will be in the discussion among the elite fantasy TEs. In 2024, Kraft led all tight ends in yards after the catch per reception (8.8) with an eye-popping 15 missed tackles. Second only to George Kittle in 20+ yard catch rate (22%). In 2023…Kittle and Jonnu Smith ranked 1st and 2nd in YAC/reception before finishing the 2024 season as top-4 fantasy TEs.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

David Njoku (CLE)

“My tight end this year has to be David Njoku. It is a small sample size, but when he played with Joe Flacco last season, he was a monster. The Browns did not improve the WR room much, so Njoku will look to be a target machine again. At least to start the season with Flacco, you can get a TE with a monstrous target share at TE9, 82nd overall. Njoku is well worth the price there, and could be the difference to take you to fantasy glory.”
– Shawn Gill (Super Fantasy Bros)

“The name of the game with tight ends is consistency if you miss out on the ‘elite’ options. Consistency just so happens to be David Njoku’s bread and butter. Joe Flacco is back in Cleveland, and during his five-week stretch as the starter for the Browns in 2023, Njoku finished second or third amongst tight ends in four of those weeks. Without many other weapons, I expect Njoku to be the same safety valve for Flacco that he was just over a year ago.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)

“David Njoku – When Joe Flacco was Njoku’s QB in 2023, he was on pace for 102 receptions, 1326 yards, and 13.6 touchdowns. For as long as Flacco stays the Browns starter, Njoku has a good chance to beat his TE9 draft cost. The downside to Njoku is that he may have a rookie QB during the back-half of the season, including the fantasy playoffs. However, Njoku was to be the TE5 in PPG last season (TE10 in games without Jameis), indicating that he has a good chance to meet ADP expectations even with bad QB play. If, for some reason, we cannot foresee right now that Flacco is starting later in the season, Njoku may be the biggest steal in all of fantasy.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

Zach Ertz (WAS)

“While his ceiling may ultimately be capped with the addition of Deebo Samuel Sr., I believe Zach Ertz, currently being drafted as the TE18, has league-winning potential. Terry McLaurin scored 13 touchdowns last season, a number that feels unlikely to repeat. Ertz led the team in red-zone targets, and there’s a strong chance he converts more of those opportunities into touchdowns this year. He has legitimate top-eight upside in FPPG.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)

Evan Engram (DEN)

“Evan Engram, Broncos. Engram heads to the Broncos and an offense that likes the tight end, especially in the red zone. And after Courtland Sutton, the options in the passing game aren’t the best. You could see Engram becoming a favorite target of Bo Nix in a hurry. Engram has huge potential for a big first season in Denver. Remember, this is a guy who caught 114 passes two years ago.”
– Jeff Paur (RTSports)

“Everything is lining up for Evan Engram to be the big slot in the Sean Payton offense. He could end up leading this team in terms of targets and volume, which is king at the tight end position. He is being drafted as TE8 and pick 81, leaving plenty of room for ROI. If you miss out on Bowers, McBride, and Kittle, just wait and get Engram in the 7th or 8th round.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

Jonnu Smith (PIT)

“Jonnu Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers. This is all about the negatives. My first gut instinct answer was NONE. But… that’s harsh. So, I had to go value and Smith is it. Harsh again. Aaron Rodgers now stinks, and I wanted to put it more harshly, but settled on…stinks. That’s just a fact, and that fact is good for Smith. Smith is uber-talented, and he will play 2025 for a team without a running game while receiving the ball from a guy who looks to get the ball out fast and checks down as his first and second options. Sorry, D.K. Metcalf, but 2025 in Pittsburgh is Smith’s season. And, with an ADP of #146.6, you don’t have to spend a nickel to get a sweet and shiny 50-cent piece of production at the tight-end position.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)

Dalton Kincaid (BUF)

“Dalton Kincaid – Not the most popular take, but hear me out. Looking at the roster, why can’t Dalton Kincaid lead this group of pass catchers in targets? Last season, he posted a solid 8.3 aDOT on at least 50 targets, ranking him seventh among qualifying TEs. In a high-powered Bills offense, he has the upside to rack up yards and touchdowns and emerge as a league-winning TE if he stays healthy.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)

Mark Andrews (BAL)

“Mark Andrews is the best receiver in Baltimore. He is Lamar Jackson‘s favorite target and is amazingly cheap this year! Currently, he is TE9 (87 overall), and that is a steal for a tight end who ended last year with 11 touchdowns on 69 targets. Owners are low on Andrews because of the slow start last year and that terrible drop in the playoffs, but, after taking a closer look, owners will see that Andrews had 11 TE1 weeks last year and finished TE6 (on a BAD YEAR!). Andrews has four seasons of 88+ targets, and this year will be another on a Super Bowl-contending Baltimore team!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Darren Waller (MIA)

“Everyone’s sleeping on Darren Waller, leaving him undrafted in most leagues, but the former All-Pro did not unretire to ride the bench. He signed with Miami to reunite with Frank Smith, his old TE coach from his peak Raiders days, and steps into an offense that just traded away Jonnu Smith. Tua loves getting the ball out quickly, and Waller is the perfect outlet. While other experts rank him outside the Top 35, he has clear Top 10 TE upside if he stays healthy.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

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