Fantasy: 2017 Rankings - Tight Ends (Updated)
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theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his fourth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition.
Scroll down to see his updated rankings for 2017, including analysis below. Rookies will be added following the NFL draft.
Standard Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | K | Top 200
Tight Ends
| Rk | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Gronkowski | NE |
| 2 | Travis Kelce | KC |
| 3 | Jordan Reed | WAS |
| 4 | Greg Olsen | CAR |
| 5 | Jimmy Graham | SEA |
| 6 | Tyler Eifert | CIN |
| 7 | Delanie Walker | TEN |
| 8 | Martellus Bennett | GB |
| 9 | Kyle Rudolph | MIN |
| 10 | Eric Ebron | DET |
| 11 | Hunter Henry | LAC |
| 12 | Cameron Brate | TB |
| 13 | Antonio Gates | LAC |
| 14 | Zach Miller | CHI |
| 15 | Jack Doyle | IND |
| 16 | Zach Ertz | PHI |
| 17 | Ladarius Green | PIT |
| 18 | C.J. Fiedorowicz | HOU |
| 19 | Vance McDonald | SF |
| 20 | Jason Witten | DAL |
| 21 | Dennis Pitta | BAL |
| 22 | Coby Fleener | NO |
| 23 | Dwayne Allen | NE |
| 24 | Julius Thomas | MIA |
| 25 | Jared Cook | OAK |
| 26 | Charles Clay | BUF |
| 27 | Gary Barnidge | CLE |
| 28 | Austin Hooper | ATL |
| 29 | Vernon Davis | WAS |
| 30 | Tyler Higbee | LA |
| 31 | Dion Sims | CHI |
| 32 | Will Tye | NYG |
| 33 | A.J. Derby | DEN |
| 34 | Jermaine Gresham | ARI |
| 35 | Jesse James | PIT |
| 36 | Erik Swoope | IND |
| 37 | Benjamin Watson | BAL |
| 38 | Marcedes Lewis | JAC |
| 39 | Stephen Anderson | HOU |
| 40 | Clive Walford | OAK |
| 41 | Lance Kendricks | GB |
| 42 | Maxx Williams | BAL |
| 43 | Garrett Celek | SF |
| 44 | Ben Koyack | JAC |
| 45 | Seth DeValve | CLE |
- Martellus Bennett - The Packers have some holes to fill on their offensive line, but that's another article for another day. For now, we can celebrate that Aaron Rodgers actually got a legitimate receiving weapon in free agency. Bennett should be a mid-range fantasy starter that excels in the red zone.
- Cameron Brate - There is still reason to believe Brate will post decent numbers this season, however, DeSean Jackson pushes him down the target hierarchy in Tampa.
- Ladarius Green - In limited action for the Steelers last season, Green was a difference maker, but his concussions are a serious issue that could bring a premature end to his career. Green will have to prove he's healthy before fantasy owners take a chance on drafting him.
- Jack Doyle - After outplaying Dwayne Allen in 2016, the Colts decided Doyle was their guy moving forward. With Allen gone, there's a big opportunity for Doyle, especially as a touchdown producer. Keep an eye on the ultra-athletic Erik Swoope as a very, very deep sleeper.
- Julius Thomas - A fresh start in Miami could be exactly what Thomas needed, but expectations should stay grounded. He'll need a big touchdown total to be a fantasy factor.
- Jared Cook - In an offense littered with talent, Clive Walford failed to pull his weight, so the Raiders dipped into free agency for Cook. While he isn't likely to be more than a spot starter in fantasy, it's a smart signing for a team that's made several over the last few years.
- Austin Hooper/Tyler Higbee - These two aren't going to be selected in your fantasy draft this year, but it's worth putting them on your watch list. Their roles are going to grow in 2017 and they have the talent to surprise if everything falls into place.