Analysis Top 10 TE's in 2025 Draft (4 Viewers)

[blackjack]

Good list. I would add Mason Taylor and Terrance Ferguson. Jack Hawes is suppose to be the best blocking TE, he will be in Senior Bowl. A few underclassmen don't know about yet. Oronde Gadsden ll , Elijah Arroyo , Justin Joly , and Tanner Koziol. I would like to have Brant Kuithe as a FB more than a TE.

Elijah Arroyo from Miami is almost surely going pro, healthy this year and can ball. Some say he’s the best since Njoku when he came out of there. Worth a look if he’s there on day two.

 

[tyler735]

We'll see when he runs his 40 at the combine. If he can run in the mid-4.5's I don't see any area of his game that doesn't compare to Brock's. McBride and Kincaid also came into the league in the 6'4 240lb range. Warren at 6'6 260lb is built like an elite inline TE that can run routes and catch contested passes like a receiver while running the ball and break away from safeties like a RB. That's more of what we saw from Bowers.

There is undoubtedly a difference in their route running and lateral quickness. Brock had also shown to be much more of a threat with the ball in his hands after the catch. In general just looked like a better more complete receiving threat compared with Warren.

Brock was rumored to run in the 4.4 range in the 40 and had posted some of the fastest GPS trackings (MPH) in games ever for a TE during his time at Georgia.

Haven’t seen enough from Warren to put him on Bowers level.

 

[B_doggman47]

I really like this guy, Luke Lachey. I moved him up to #3 on my list. He'll likely be a multi-role TE. He has strong bloodlines and football background, he is the son of former NFL ALL-Pro O-Lineman Jim Lachey.

3- Luke Lachey- (TE) Iowa (6'6"/253#)
Lachey has an exceptional catch radius and body control, consistently winning contested catches in traffic and along the sidelines. He showcases soft reliable hands with a low drop rate, providing a safety valve for QB's in crucial situations. Lachey is adept at finding soft spots in zone coverage, demonstrating a high football IQ and spatial awareness. He's a versatile weapon in the passing game, capable of lining up inline, the slot or split out wide. Lachey displays a natural feel for setting up routes and creating some separation at the top of his routes. He possesses ideal NFL Tight End size at 6'6"/253#, with a frame to add bulk without sacrificing mobility. Lachey is a high character individual with impressive academic achievements, indicating a strong work ethic and coachability.
Lachey lacks elite speed and explosiveness, he may struggle to consistently separate against NFL-caliber Linebackers and Safeties. His blocking technique needs some refinement, particularly in drive-blocking situations where he can at times struggle to maintain leverage. Lachey's route tree could use some expansion, he is primarily relied on as a short to intermediate target in college.
Lachey projects as a high upside Tight End prospect with day two draft potential, he's viewed favorably in a competitive draft class, likely slotting in the second or early third round. Lachey's blend of prototypical size, soft hands and football IQ make him an attractive target for teams looking to bolster their TE room with immediate contributor potential. With continued continued refinement of his blocking technique, expanded route tree and strong work ethic, Lachey has the tools to develop into a solid TE-1 at the next level.

 

[TCUDan]

This is a list of the top 10 TE's in this years draft. One thing I noticed is that almost all of them are undersized. TE is another position on offense the Saints need to get more production out of or at lead good depth for backup position.

1- Harold Fannin Jr.- (TE) Bowling Green (6'4"/230#)
2- Tyler Warren- (TE) Penn. ST. (6'6"/257#)
3- Colston Loveland- (TE) Michigan (6'5"/245#)
4- Eli Stowers- (TE) Vanderbilt (6'4"/225#)
5- Gunnar Helm- (TE) Texas (6'5"/238#)
6- Jake Briningstool- (TE) Clemson (6'6"/240#)
7- Ben Yurosek- (TE) Georgia (6'4"/245#)
8- Bryson Nesbit- (TE) North Carolina (6'5"/235#)
9- Luke Lachey- (TE) Iowa (6'6"/247#)
10- Oscar Delp- (TE) Georgia (6'5"/245#)

I'll be back later on tomorrow with all the information I can find on these guys.

I absolutely love Tyler Warren. Not only because he's an outstanding TE, but because he could (albeit in a more limited way) fill some of that Taysom Hill role somewhere down the line. He was a high school QB and is a very high-IQ/ versatile football player, who Penn State uses all over the field.

Too be clear--Taysom is irreplaceable. He has a once-in-a-generation skillset. But Tyler's a dawg and brings a ton of value in some of the same ways Taysom does.

 

[BreesHOF2024]

There is undoubtedly a difference in their route running and lateral quickness. Brock had also shown to be much more of a threat with the ball in his hands after the catch. In general just looked like a better more complete receiving threat compared with Warren.

Brock was rumored to run in the 4.4 range in the 40 and had posted some of the fastest GPS trackings (MPH) in games ever for a TE during his time at Georgia.

Haven’t seen enough from Warren to put him on Bowers level.

Idk, Bowers only has one catch over 30 yards all year. That said, I don't think Warren is on Bowers level in the speed area but I think Warren can do things better than Brock can, especially in the redzone. Raiders are desperate for that guy and Bowers so far hasn't shown he's much of a weapon inside the 20s and his lack of length may be impacting that.

 

[BreesHOF2024]

I absolutely love Tyler Warren. Not only because he's an outstanding TE, but because he could (albeit in a more limited way) fill some of that Taysom Hill role somewhere down the line. He was a high school QB and is a very high-IQ/ versatile football player, who Penn State uses all over the field.

Too be clear--Taysom is irreplaceable. He has a once-in-a-generation skillset. But Tyler's a dawg and brings a ton of value in some of the same ways Taysom does.

Can't agree more. Our offense seems to revolve around Taysom and when he's not on the field we go from explosive to pedestrian. Warren can grow into the role and be our emergency Taysom with an expectation of taking over that role full time down the line.

 

[2009ring]

Far from a crime. I get some people may prefer Warren over Fannin, but it's definitely not a crime that Fannin is ranked over Warren by some. Fannin is having arguably the greatest receiving season all time by a TE this season. Both are great TE prospects with different skill sets.

Level of competition isn't even close though.

Warren does everything as well as Fannin but Fannin doesn't do everything as well as Warren.

that being said Fannin is crazy good.

 

[tyler735]

Idk, Bowers only has one catch over 30 yards all year. That said, I don't think Warren is on Bowers level in the speed area but I think Warren can do things better than Brock can, especially in the redzone. Raiders are desperate for that guy and Bowers so far hasn't shown he's much of a weapon inside the 20s and his lack of length may be impacting that.

Bowers had 16 plays of 30+ yards, 9 plays of 40+ yards and 5 plays of 70+ yards while at Georgia. Those are incredible big play numbers for a TE, especially one playing in the SEC.

This type of explosive ability is not normal for a TE. He’s completely outrunning an entire secondary


In regards to what Bowers has done as a rookie. He is on pace to have not only the best season ever for a rookie TE, but one of the best receiving seasons ever for a rookie including WR’s as well.


Even more impressive when you factor in that he has easily one of the worst QB situations in the league with Minshew, O’connell, and Ridder throwing him the ball. Explosive plays and catchable red zone opportunities are harder to come by with those guys behind center throwing to Bowers. I’d also note that Bowers was excellent at jump balls/contested catches at Georgia

 

[AARPSaint]

Level of competition isn't even close though.

Warren does everything as well as Fannin but Fannin doesn't do everything as well as Warren.

that being said Fannin is crazy good.

It’s kind of snobbish, but I’m tired of rookies coming to the Saints who haven’t faced first rate competition—and then never make it or need lots of time to achieve starter status. For every Jahri Evans, there seem to be many Adam Trautmans, just to name one example. We’re really fortunate that Penning is coming around. Many of us, myself included, were ready to give up on him.

I hope that the front office is getting away from the Nya nya nya nya nya “We found the next small school gem” mindset. This draft is too important for ego trips,

Knowing nothing about Warren or Fannin, take Warren if that choice presents itself, all other things being equal.

 

[tyler735]

Level of competition isn't even close though.

Fannin plays in a worse conference. No doubt. However Fannin when the opportunity has come up, has been every bit as dominant against top teams such as in his games vs:

Penn State- 11 catches 137 receiving yards 1 touchdown

Texas A&M- 8 catches 145 receiving yards 1 touchdown

In other words, Fannin has dominated no matter who he plays against this year, which is even more impressive when factoring in that Bowling Green is completely overmatched vs teams like the ones listed above.

Warren does everything as well as Fannin but Fannin doesn't do everything as well as Warren.

I can’t agree with that statement. Fannin is quicker and looks to be more nuanced in his route running. Fannin also has excellent hands with only 1 drop on over 100 targets this year. I’d argue that Fannin is also better after the catch and the number of big plays he’s accounted for is great evidence of that.

that being said Fannin is crazy good.

Agreed. Much like Warren is crazy good. They both have pros and cons to their game in comparison to each other. Both would be huge additions to our team if we were to draft one of them.

 

[tyler735]

I absolutely love Tyler Warren. Not only because he's an outstanding TE, but because he could (albeit in a more limited way) fill some of that Taysom Hill role somewhere down the line. He was a high school QB and is a very high-IQ/ versatile football player, who Penn State uses all over the field.

Too be clear--Taysom is irreplaceable. He has a once-in-a-generation skillset. But Tyler's a dawg and brings a ton of value in some of the same ways Taysom does.

Another guy that could potentially play a “Taysom” type role for us is Savion Williams. He’s one of my favorite “under the radar” prospects in this draft. He’s listed as a WR at 6’4” 228lbs, but he’s recently started to get quite a few carries this season for TCU and also was a high school QB. He is an absolute athletic freak and has a great combo of size, speed, lateral quickness, and runs with some authority as well.




Here’s his most recent game from last weekend. If this isn’t a “Taysom” type impact I don’t know what is

 

[BreesHOF2024]

Bowers had 16 plays of 30+ yards, 9 plays of 40+ yards and 5 plays of 70+ yards while at Georgia. Those are incredible big play numbers for a TE, especially one playing in the SEC.

This type of explosive ability is not normal for a TE. He’s completely outrunning an entire secondary


In regards to what Bowers has done as a rookie. He is on pace to have not only the best season ever for a rookie TE, but one of the best receiving seasons ever for a rookie including WR’s as well.


Even more impressive when you factor in that he has easily one of the worst QB situations in the league with Minshew, O’connell, and Ridder throwing him the ball. Explosive plays and catchable red zone opportunities are harder to come by with those guys behind center throwing to Bowers. I’d also note that Bowers was excellent at jump balls/contested catches at Georgia

Bowers is dawg, I’m not hating on him and he’s having an insane season. I’m just trying to point out the differences in who I think is a similar prospect

 

[webster]

Tyler Warren
Terrance Ferguson
Mason Taylor

Definitely what we need if Kubiak is still the OC next season.

I want a tightend that can catch and block too, but kubiak, played with a receiving tightend in SF.

 

[webster]

Another guy that could potentially play a “Taysom” type role for us is Savion Williams. He’s one of my favorite “under the radar” prospects in this draft. He’s listed as a WR at 6’4” 228lbs, but he’s recently started to get quite a few carries this season for TCU and also was a high school QB. He is an absolute athletic freak and has a great combo of size, speed, lateral quickness, and runs with some authority as well.




Here’s his most recent game from last weekend. If this isn’t a “Taysom” type impact I don’t know what is

How is he under the radar?

 

[B_doggman47]

I told y'all not to worry about Mason Taylor. Here he is at number 4 on my top 10 list. I would really like the saints to pick him up in the draft. He would immediately improve our TE room. He is predicted to go in 2nd to early 3rd round.

#4- Mason Taylor- (TE) LSU (6'5"/255#)
Taylor has soft mitts with natural pass-catching ability, he plucks the ball out of the air with confidence. He's a YAC threat with good contact balance, consistently falls forward and runs through arm tackles. Taylor is a silky smooth mover with plus body control, he adjusts well to off-target throws and high-points the ball effectively. He's a chain-mover with a nose for the sticks and consistently converts in critical situations. Taylor is an alignment versatile chess piece, he can flex out wide, play the slot or play inline to create favorable matchups. He's reliable in the combat zone, he uses his frame well to box out and win 50/50 balls. Taylor has a high football acumen, consistently finds the soft spots in zone and adjusts routes based on coverage reads. His clutch gene is evident, he rises to the occasion in big moments against top competition.
Despite Taylor's good timed speed, he doesn't consistently threaten defenses vertically on tape. His separation skills need some refinement to fully utilize his athletic potential in game situations. Taylor needs some improvement on anchoring and drive blocking, he can get walked back on occasion at the point of attack.
Taylor is a reliable target with plus hands and a high football IQ. He profiles as a TE-2 to begin his pro career with starter upside. His ability to work the middle of the field and convert in crucial situations will endear him to NFL signal-callers. While he's not a field stretcher, Taylor's versatility to align across the formation adds good value. Scheme fit will be paramount for maximizing Taylor's skill set. He'll thrive in a timing based offense that emphasizes option routes and finding soft spots in zone coverage. Creative play-callers can leverage his alignment flexibility to create mismatches against Linebackers and Safeties. Taylor's technical prowess and football pedigree suggest a very good pro career. With improved blocking technique and route refinement, he has all the tools to develop into a dependable three down starter at the next level.