2026 TE Rankings, Tiers & Strategy! The Ultimate Draft Prep Guide! (07/30 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Summary
CBS Sports’ Fantasy Football Today panel debates the "year of the tight end," analyzing trends like increased target shares and the potential for sophomore slumps among top rookies. Hosts Adam, Dave, Jamie, and Heath discuss draft strategies, highlighting elite options like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride while identifying sleepers such as Dallas Goedert and Greg Dulcich. The episode also covers bust risks, with concerns raised about Harold Fannin Jr. and Kyle Pitts due to changing offensive dynamics and quarterback situations.
Topics discussed
Intro: Optimism for the tight end position
Why 2025 is the year of the tight end
Draft strategy: Bowers, McBride, and tiering
Player rankings and ADP discussions
Sleeper picks: Goddard, Okonkwo, and Daniels
FFT Open charity draft announcement
Breakout candidates: Loveland, Likely, and Kraft
Bust warnings: Fannin, Pitts, and McBride
Top 5 tight end potential and Ferguson
Mailbag: Kittle, Kelsey, and final thoughts
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