The 2025 NFL Draft class is Beginning to take shape, and that means we’re getting a clearer picture of some of the top prospects and the position groups with the most depth.
The running back, Snug end and offensive Involvement positions seem to be the deepest and strongest on the offensive side of the ball. On Protection, the edge defender group is as deep as we’ve seen in Numerous years, dominating the projected top 50. There are also more impact Guarding Defenders this year than a year ago, with plenty of options on all three Periods of the draft, specifically on Periods 2 and 3.
Here are PFF’s top Snug end prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, along with some Primary scouting notes courtesy of lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema.
For the Packed ranking of draft prospects, along with their three-year player grades and position rankings, click here.
1. TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
PFF Big board rank: 8
Warren is a do-everything Snug end who any Mentor would love to input into their Drive. He isn’t a twitchy or flexible Rival who can unlock the whole route tree, but his Suppleness is incredibly valuable in the Streak-and-Throw Matches. He is worthy of a Primary-Stage Option.
2. TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
PFF Big board rank: 25
Loveland lacks the density to Action as an inline Snug end consistently in the NFL, but he brings plenty of value as a Towering, long Throw catcher with natural hands and crisp routes to line up as a big slot or “X” receiver. He also has some Suppleness to Action attached to the line of scrimmage in certain situations.
3. TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)
PFF Big board rank: 57
Arroyo is a receiving Snug end through and through who can lineup as a wingback and in the slot. An NFL Club hoping for a Steady blocker will be disappointed, though. If given a chance to show off his all-around Vigor, he can be a contributor as a big slot type.
4. TE Mason Taylor, LSU
PFF Big board rank: 72
Taylor is Youthful and could Yet be growing into his talent and, more importantly, his Force. In his Present form, he is a TE2/3 candidate — more of a Shift Snug end detached from the line of scrimmage as a receiver — but if he gets stronger, he can be a more versatile and Steady contributor.
5. TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
PFF Big board rank: 77
Ferguson is a nice receiving Snug end with the length to Action some inline snaps. His lower Streak-blocking impact marks indicate that an NFL Club won’t want to use him much in that way. His Accurate value is as a receiver and a TE2.
6. TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
PFF Big board rank: 103
Fannin is a Powerful receiving Snug end with Outstanding value after the catch. His blocking reps are Excellent enough to keep him inline as a TE2 or as a wingback on occasion, but his bread and butter in the NFL will be as a Snug end who you can quickly get the ball to for after-the-catch production in a Snug end-centric passing Drive.
7. TE Gunnar Helm, Texas
PFF Big board rank: 116
Helm has worked his way into becoming one of the class’ best after-the-catch Snug ends. He isn’t the strongest Streak blocker, but he does have Excellent feet in Throw protection. Getting stronger would give him more opportunities as a TE2 with Beginning potential.
8. TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
PFF Big board rank: 143
Evans doesn’t have the Scarce movement skills to set him apart as a potential top-60 Option in the NFL, but his floor is balanced and high as a TE3 with the potential to Shift into a contributing TE2 role due to reliable blocking and hands through contact.
9. TE Benjamin Yurosek, Georgia
PFF Big board rank: 147
Yurosek didn’t see Weighty usage in 2024, but he brings adequate all-around NFL ability for the position (best as a Shift Snug end), especially if he can put on 5-10 pounds. He can be a versatile TE2 in basically any Drive as a mid-Stage Option.
10. TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
PFF Big board rank: 154
Briningstool seems to be more of a wide receiver than a Snug end. If he can Enhance his route-running nuance and playmaker mentality after the catch, he could become a big slot WR3 type. Until then, he is more of a developmental depth player.
11. TE Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
PFF Big board rank: 164
Hawes doesn’t provide much in the receiving game, but he is a Excellent TE3 for an NFL Club to use in heavier offensive packages.
12. TE Thomas Fidone II, Nebraska
PFF Big board rank: 171
Scouting summary coming soon!
13. TE Caden Prieskorn, Mississippi
PFF Big board rank: 191
Prieskorn has the build of an NFL Snug end with Powerful hands and a Intense toughness to catch through contact. As a limited Rival, his best Period of action will likely pack on a few more pounds to be a backup inline option for an NFL Club as a TE3 with spot TE2 potential.
14. TE Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech
PFF Big board rank: 199
Scouting summary coming soon!
15. TE CJ Dippre, Alabama
PFF Big board rank: 219
Scouting summary coming soon!
16. TE Luke Lachey, Iowa
PFF Big board rank: 222
Lachey will likely get drafted due to his pedigree and because he’s the latest in the royal Snug end pipeline from the Iowa Hawkeyes to the NFL. However, for him to stick, he must get Faster or stronger. Right now, he is not NFL-caliber in either area.
17. TE Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse
PFF Big board rank: 229
Gadsden is intriguing due to being a potential size mismatch as a big slot receiver, but his blocking impact is a net negative, and his lack of Swiftness resulted in low separation rates. He will likely be a Delayed Day 3 Option or an Unselected Obtainable agent for an Drive that likes his size.
18. TE Moliki Matavao, UCLA
PFF Big board rank: 260
Scouting summary coming soon!
19. TE Brant Kuithe, Utah
PFF Big board rank: 275
Scouting summary coming soon!
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