There is a clear TE1 in the 2026 NFL Draft. But the real debate is how he got there.

In this episode, we reveal our final 2026 NFL Draft Tight End Rankings and break down the traits vs production debate that shaped our board.

One tight end dominated testing and separated himself at the top. The big question: how much should the Combine actually move rankings?

We discuss:

• Why our TE1 pulled away

• When elite athletic testing should change evaluations

• Where production still carries real weight

• Why this tight end class is deeper than expected

• Which prospects could rise during the college season

This episode was recorded before the 2026 NFL Combine.Who is your TE1 — and do you value traits or production more?

Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 NFL Combine.

Chapters:

Intro: 00:00

Oscar Delp: 02:27

Jack Endries: 07:48

Justin Joly: 10:28

Joe Royer: 15:10

Eli Stowers: 19:55

Max Klare: 25:09

Kenyon Sadiq: 29:12

TE Projects: 34:39