Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishThe NFL Draft is always a fluid process, with a lot of information constantly coming in about the players within the class. Every position requires countless hours of film, combing over testing numbers, looking at work at all-star games and pro days. Through it all, a clearer image of the players within each position group appears.The next position we will discuss in our final rankings is wide receiver.The tight end class this year is a special one. Teams are going to be able to find productive, valuable players on every day of the draft at the position. Depending on how dire the need, depends on who you target. Teams like the Jets, Colts, and Saints may target one in round one. Teams who miss out on the stars can find some value in players on day two and three with various skillsets.Before we spoil the names and where they fall, here are our final top 15 tight ends ranked for the 2025 NFL Draft.15) Jake Briningstool, ClemsonHeight: 6-6 / Weight: 241 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers4.75 40-yard dash9’07” broad jumpBest TraitsMaintains possession through contactStrong handsMoves well with and without the ball in his handsGrade: 5.85 (Day Three)14) Gavin Bartholomew, PittsburghHeight: 6-5 / Weight: 246 lbs.Notable Testing NumbersBest TraitsReliable handsGood blockerGood power blocking and runningGrade: 5.95 (Day Three)13) Luke Lachey, IowaHeight: 6-6 / Weight: 251 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers35″ vertical jump10′ broad jump7.18 3-cone drillBest TraitsGood blocking abilityMakes contested catchesUnderrated route runnerGrade: 6.03 (Day Three)12) Jalin Conyers, Texas TechHeight: 6-3 / Weight: 260 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers4.74 40-yard dash35.5″ vertical jump10’01” broad jumpBest TraitsGood speed off the ballBall carrier vision for chunk playsCan outrun defendersGrade: 6.05 (Day Three)11) Mitchell Evans, Notre DameHeight: 6-5 / Weight: 268 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers4.74 40-yard dash9’10” broad jump7.25 3-cone drillBest TraitsNice burst in space after the catchMaintains possession through contactStrong blockerGrade: 6.1 (Day Three)10) Oronde Gadsden II, SyracuseHeight: 6-5 / Weight: 243 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers34″ vertical jump9’06” broad jumpBest TraitsGreat mover in spaceAttacks the ball in the air with a big catch radiusGood contact balance for YAC opportunitiesGrade: 6.15 (Day Three)9) Jackson Hawes, Georgia TechHeight: 6-4 / Weight: 253 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers4.82 40-yard dash34.5″ vertical jump10’01” broad jumpBest TraitsPlays with an edge that makes him a fun blockerGood burst off the ball to block or get into space as a receiverStrong handsGrade: 6.2 (Day Two)8) Gunnar Helm, TexasHeight: 6-5 / Weight: 241 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers4.84 40-yard dash7.01 3-cone drillBest TraitsGood route runner with a decent route treeContact balance to allow for YAC opportunitiesUnderrated blockerGrade: 6.25 (Day Two)7) Thomas Fidone II, NebraskaHeight: 6-5 / Weight: 243 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers4.70 40-yard dash35.5″ vertical jump4.29 short shuttle7.01 3-cone drillBest TraitsGreat burst off the ball to get into his route or blocking assignmentGood blockerStrong hands to maintain possession through contactGrade: 6.33 (Day Two)6) Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)Height: 6-5 / Weight: 250 lbs.Notable Testing NumbersNo testing numbers availableBest TraitsOne of the best receiving tight ends in the classGreat ball carrier visionGood route runner with strong handsGrade: 6.35 (Day Two)5) Mason Taylor, LSUHeight: 6-5 / Weight: 251 lbs.Notable Testing NumbersNo testing numbers availableBest TraitsUnderrated receiver, good base for a team to build off ofStrong blocker and runnerGood, reliable handsGrade: 6.5 (Day Two)4) Terrance Ferguson, OregonHeight: 6-5 / Weight: 247 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers4.63 40-yard dash39″ vertical jump10’02” broad jumpBest TraitsGreat speed off the ball and through his routeGood YAC ability with his strength and visionGood size to block and run through tacklesGrade: 6.55 (Day Two)3) Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling GreenHeight: 6-3 / Weight: 241 lbs.Notable Testing Numbers4.71 40-yard dash time34″ vertical jump9’10” broad jumpBest TraitsGreat hands to be a reliable receiving optionPlays bigger than he is as a receiving optionCan be used more off the line, even as a slot receiving optionGrade: 6.65 (Day Two)2) Colston Loveland, MichiganHeight: 6-6 / Weight: 248 lbs.Notable Testing NumbersNo testing numbers availableBest TraitsUnderrated blockerStrong handsMoves incredibly well with and without the ball in his handsGrade: 7.15 (Round One)1) Tyler Warren, Penn StateHeight: / Weight: lbs.Notable Testing NumbersNo testing numbers availableBest TraitsAttacks the ball in the airTop tier route runner and receiverElite level blockerGrade: 8 (Round One)
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