Overview

• PFF’s darkhorse framework establishes a 14 PPR points-per-game threshold based on the production of past TE1 finishers.
• Tyler Warren is identified as the leading sleeper candidate after demonstrating strong rookie efficiency metrics and securing a prominent role in Indianapolis’ offense.
• Dalton Kincaid is spotlighted for his upside following a 2024 sophomore slump, with projections suggesting a return to top-five tight end form.
• The report notes that previous breakout tight ends like Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta combined top-five receiving grades with at least a 20% red-zone target rate.
• Analysts caution that rookie tight ends remain long shots but believe this class’s depth and opportunity could extend the recent trend of early breakout contributors.