The ‘On The Clock’ team of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta, and Max Starks discussed on Mar. 10 the leading tight end prospects for the upcoming 2026 National Football League Draft, which is scheduled to take place in Pittsburgh in April. Their analysis focused on evaluating the depth and talent at the tight end position this year.
This topic is significant as teams continue to use more multiple tight end formations, increasing demand for versatile players at this position. The analysts noted that while only one tight end may be selected in the first round, there are several intriguing options expected to be available on subsequent days of the draft.
Williamson said that Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon stands out as an elite athlete with strong performance at the Combine, making him a likely first-round pick. He also highlighted Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt for his athleticism and versatility as a former quarterback who won last year’s Mackey Award. Michael Trigg from Baylor was praised for his speed and ability to create mismatches, while Sam Roush from Stanford was described as a prototypical inline tight end with notable athletic ability. Williamson identified John Michael Gyllenborg from Wyoming as a sleeper prospect due to his height and downfield skills.
Prisuta echoed these rankings, emphasizing Sadiq’s record-setting Combine results and Stowers’ achievements, including winning both the John Mackey Award and William V. Campbell Award. He quoted Ohio State’s Max Klare: “You love to see that… I’ve seen it all and been lined up all over the field and I think it’s something that will benefit me in the future.” Prisuta also pointed out Joe Royer’s production after transferring to Cincinnati and Riley Nowakowski’s impact at Indiana.
Starks agreed that Sadiq is alone in Tier 1 among this year’s prospects, describing him as a mismatch problem for defenders. He noted Stowers’ elite speed but questioned his blocking abilities. Starks listed Oscar Delp from Georgia as another promising player who gained experience behind established teammates.
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As anticipation builds toward April’s draft event in Pittsburgh, observers will watch how teams value this year’s group of tight ends amid evolving offensive strategies across professional football.
