T he vast majority of the Dynasty Fantasy Football analysts I have come to know in my time in the industry prefer tiers to rankings. We believe they are more indicative of reality, as opposed to linear rankings,

Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland headline the 2025 rookie tight end class, but which one offers the better fantasy football value between the Colts’ and Bears’ new playmakers?

However, the drop-off from the elite fantasy tight end to the merely good option is steep and quick, so it's best to target the elites early and then stack some dark horses later in the draft. There's no reason to draft any tight end in the first round – even the best will struggle to duplicate the point production you'll get from the first dozen receivers and top running backs – but two tight ends who are considered the No.