2016 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings - TE
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theScore's draft prospect rankings are compiled by NFL editor Dan Wilkins. A list of top players available within each position group can be found at the links below.
Offense
QB | RB | WR | TE | OL
Defense
EDGE | DL | LB | CB | S
Tight Ends
| Rank | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Henry | Arkansas |
| 2 | Austin Hooper | Stanford |
| 3 | Tyler Higbee | Western Kentucky |
| 4 | Thomas Duarte | UCLA |
| 5 | Nick Vannett | Ohio State |
- At a time when tight ends in the NFL are becoming more and more like receivers, Hunter Henry gives scouts the best of both worlds. Not only is Henry the top pass-catching tight end in this class, capable of making plays all over the field, but he's also a strong in-line blocker. That suddenly rare skill set will have him poised to step into an every-down role as a rookie.
- Nick Vannett is another rare prospect in the sense that he comes out of college having already established himself as a top-tier blocker. The passing-game production isn't there, but that could be due to the number of playmakers on the Ohio State offense. He certainly has the frame and athleticism necessary to expand that part of his game.