Jeremiah Hasley, TE, Duke
The former linebacker’s transition to full-time tight end continues to pay off, as he posted 40 receptions for 454 yards and six touchdowns while finishing tied for second among ACC tight ends in touchdown receptions.
Duke enters 2026 with new quarterback Walker Eget, who threw for 3,051 yards and 17 touchdowns at San Jose State in 2025, giving the offense a proven passer capable of supporting multiple weapons. Hasley finished 2025 as one of his team’s most reliable targets, catching 40 of 48 targets (83.3%) and closing the season with 30 receptions, 372 yards, and 6 touchdowns over his final 7 games.
His advanced metrics highlight his upside, ranking 11th among FBS tight ends with 287 yards after the catch and third with 13 forced missed tackles while adding a 74.9 PFF run blocking grade.
Willie Rodriguez, TE, Kentucky
Rodriguez quietly emerged as one of the SEC’s most productive tight ends in 2025, finishing with 23 receptions for 310 yards and a touchdown while starting seven games. His late-season breakout included a career-high six catches for 78 yards against Vanderbilt, the most receptions by a Kentucky tight end in a game since C.J. Conrad in 2015.
I expect him to be a centerpiece of Will Stein’s offense. Stein has already emphasized Rodriguez’s importance, calling him “a fantastic player” and saying, “If we’re not feeding him the rock daily, shame on us.
Luke Dehnicke, TE, Northwestern
Dehnicke posted 61 receptions for 1,119 yards and 14 touchdowns while emerging as one of the top tight ends available in the transfer portal. He led the NSIC in receiving yards per game (97.6), tied for the conference lead with 13 touchdowns in league play, ranked second nationally with 1,074 receiving yards, and finished third in the nation in receiving yards per game (97.6) and receiving touchdowns (14). He has the versatility for multiple formations, creating mismatches against linebackers and safeties.
Chip Kelly has a long history of utilizing athletic tight ends dating back to his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Dehnicke’s ability to stretch the seam and create after the catch makes him an ideal fit.
Hunter Andrews, TE, Utah
Andrews possesses enough fluidity, decent athleticism, and versatility to develop into an every-down weapon in a tight-end-friendly program.
A former high school running back who rushed for 2,307 yards and 29 touchdowns, his background gives Utah a unique offensive chess piece capable of creating mismatches as both a receiver and occasional ball carrier. Andrews generated significant spring buzz after consistently earning praise from Utah’s coaching staff and emerging as one of the offense’s most impressive newcomers.
Brody Foley, TE, Louisville
Foley finished as TE2, averaging an impressive 14+FPPG ( fantasy points per game) while closing the season on a tear with three games of at least 24 FP over his final five games while averaging seven targets in that span. He brings a combination of size, versatility, athleticism, and reliable hands that fits seamlessly into Jeff Brohm’s offense.
