2026 Tight End Premium Fantasy Football Draft Rankings: September Updates

September 2, 2026

RotoBaller's updated top 400 tight end premium rankings for fantasy football. These 2026 TEP September rankings include the top 400 players at TE, WR, RB, and QB.

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Hey RotoBallers! Fantasy football season is in full swing, and it's time to update our rankings heading into the final draft weekend. Below, you will see our updated top 400 rankings for tight-end premium formats.

Our TEP 2026 fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, a top-accuracy industry ranker and the lead forecaster here at RotoBaller. Below, see where key tight ends like Tyler Warren, Trey McBride, Tucker Kraft, Harold Fannin Jr., Brock Bowers, and more stand among the top 400 players.

In addition to these rankings, our 2026 fantasy football rankings dashboard also provides our team's Dynasty League rankings and Rookie Rankings. Bookmark those pages, and use them to prepare for all of your 2026 fantasy football drafts.

2026 TE-Premium Fantasy Football Rankings

Tier	Rank	Player Name	Pos
1	1	Jahmyr Gibbs	RB
1	2	Bijan Robinson	RB
1	3	Ja'Marr Chase	WR
1	4	Puka Nacua	WR
1	5	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	WR
2	6	Brock Bowers	TE
2	7	Christian McCaffrey	RB
2	8	Jonathan Taylor	RB
2	9	Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR
2	10	James Cook III	RB
2	11	CeeDee Lamb	WR
2	12	Derrick Henry	RB
2	13	Saquon Barkley	RB
2	14	Kenneth Walker III	RB
2	15	Trey McBride	TE
2	16	Justin Jefferson	WR
3	17	Chase Brown	RB
3	18	Omarion Hampton	RB
3	19	De'Von Achane	RB
3	20	Drake London	WR
3	21	George Pickens	WR
3	22	A.J. Brown	WR
3	23	Nico Collins	WR
3	24	Chris Olave	WR
4	25	Javonte Williams	RB
4	26	Kyren Williams	RB
4	27	Ashton Jeanty	RB
4	28	Colston Loveland	TE
4	29	Malik Nabers	WR
4	30	Travis Etienne Jr.	RB
4	31	DeVonta Smith	WR
4	32	Zay Flowers	WR
4	33	D'Andre Swift	RB
4	34	Breece Hall	RB
4	35	Ladd McConkey	WR
4	36	Tee Higgins	WR
5	37	Jeremiyah Love	RB
5	38	Josh Allen	QB
5	39	Rashee Rice	WR
5	40	Garrett Wilson	WR
5	41	Bucky Irving	RB
5	42	Davante Adams	WR
5	43	Jaylen Waddle	WR
5	44	Luther Burden III	WR
5	45	Jameson Williams	WR
5	46	Emeka Egbuka	WR
5	47	Tetairoa McMillan	WR
5	48	Terry McLaurin	WR
5	49	DJ Moore	WR
5	50	Tyler Warren	TE
5	51	David Montgomery	RB
5	52	Lamar Jackson	QB
5	53	Cam Skattebo	RB
6	54	Parker Washington	WR
6	55	Mike Evans	WR
6	56	Jadarian Price	RB
6	57	Christian Watson	WR
6	58	Jalen Hurts	QB
6	59	Rhamondre Stevenson	RB
6	60	Sam LaPorta	TE
6	61	Quinshon Judkins	RB
6	62	Jayden Daniels	QB
6	63	Bhayshul Tuten	RB
7	64	Marvin Harrison Jr.	WR
7	65	Rico Dowdle	RB
7	66	Rome Odunze	WR
7	67	Joe Burrow	QB
7	68	Tucker Kraft	TE
7	69	Drake Maye	QB
7	70	Jaylen Warren	RB
7	71	MarShawn Lloyd	RB
7	72	Harold Fannin Jr.	TE
7	73	TreVeyon Henderson	RB
7	74	Justin Herbert	QB
7	75	Caleb Williams	QB
7	76	Trevor Lawrence	QB
7	77	Kyle Pitts Sr.	TE
7	78	Dak Prescott	QB
7	79	Jayden Reed	WR
7	80	Brian Thomas Jr.	WR
7	81	Tony Pollard	RB
7	82	Dalton Kincaid	TE
7	83	J.K. Dobbins	RB
7	84	Blake Corum	RB
7	85	Chris Godwin Jr.	WR
7	86	Jonathon Brooks	RB
8	87	Jordan Addison	WR
8	88	DK Metcalf	WR
8	89	George Kittle	TE
8	90	Quentin Johnston	WR
8	91	Travis Kelce	TE
8	92	Chuba Hubbard	RB
8	93	Brock Purdy	QB
8	94	Josh Downs	WR
8	95	Carnell Tate	WR
8	96	Courtland Sutton	WR
8	97	Jordan Mason	RB
8	98	Dallas Goedert	TE
8	99	RJ Harvey	RB
8	100	Mark Andrews	TE
8	101	Matthew Stafford	QB
8	102	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	RB
9	103	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR
9	104	Stefon Diggs	WR
9	105	Patrick Mahomes II	QB
9	106	Michael Wilson	WR
9	107	Matthew Golden	WR
9	108	Jaxson Dart	QB
9	109	Jared Goff	QB
9	110	Juwan Johnson	TE
9	111	Kenneth Gainwell	RB
9	112	Baker Mayfield	QB
9	113	Isaiah Likely	TE
9	114	Jordan Love	QB
9	115	Xavier Worthy	WR
9	116	Bo Nix	QB
9	117	Alec Pierce	WR
9	118	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	RB
9	119	KC Concepcion	WR
9	120	Jake Ferguson	TE
9	121	Makai Lemon	WR
10	122	Kyler Murray	QB
10	123	Romeo Doubs	WR
10	124	De'Zhaun Stribling	WR
10	125	Rachaad White	RB
10	126	Josh Jacobs	RB
10	127	Brenton Strange	TE
10	128	Jalen Coker	WR
10	129	Malik Willis	QB
10	130	Wan'Dale Robinson	WR
10	131	Jakobi Meyers	WR
10	132	Kyle Monangai	RB
10	133	Hunter Henry	TE
10	134	Khalil Shakir	WR
10	135	Daniel Jones	QB
10	136	Tyler Shough	QB
10	137	Rashid Shaheed	WR
10	138	T.J. Hockenson	TE
10	139	Tyjae Spears	RB
10	140	Deebo Samuel Sr.	WR
10	141	Dalton Schultz	TE
10	142	Tank Bigsby	RB
11	143	Aaron Jones Sr.	RB
11	144	Terrance Ferguson	TE
11	145	Keaton Mitchell	RB
11	146	Sam Darnold	QB
11	147	Chig Okonkwo	TE
11	148	Brandon Aubrey	K
11	149	Jordyn Tyson	WR
11	150	Woody Marks	RB
11	151	Pat Freiermuth	TE
11	152	Tyler Allgeier	RB
11	153	Mike Washington Jr.	RB
11	154	Denzel Boston	WR
11	155	Cade Otton	TE
11	156	C.J. Stroud	QB
11	157	Tre Tucker	WR
11	158	Ryan Flournoy	WR
11	159	AJ Barner	TE
11	160	Keenan Allen	WR
11	161	Brian Robinson Jr.	RB
11	162	Houston Texans	DST
11	163	Charlie Kolar	TE
11	164	Seattle Seahawks	DST
11	165	Los Angeles Rams	DST
11	166	Kayshon Boutte	WR
11	167	Malik Davis	RB
11	168	Ray Davis	RB
12	169	Tre Harris	WR
12	170	Emmett Johnson	RB
12	171	Colby Parkinson	TE
12	172	Jalen McMillan	WR
12	173	Jonah Coleman	RB
12	174	Jalen Nailor	WR
12	175	Cam Ward	QB
12	176	Bryce Young	QB
12	177	Kenyon Sadiq	TE
12	178	Ka'imi Fairbairn	K
12	179	Cam Little	K
12	180	Denver Broncos	DST
12	181	Pat Bryant	WR
12	182	Calvin Ridley	WR
12	183	Greg Dulcich	TE
12	184	Adonai Mitchell	WR
12	185	Jason Myers	K
12	186	Cameron Dicker	K
12	187	Isaac TeSlaa	WR
12	188	Ja'Kobi Lane	WR
12	189	Caleb Douglas	WR
12	190	Devaughn Vele	WR
12	191	Dylan Sampson	RB
12	192	Mike Gesicki	TE
12	193	Jauan Jennings	WR
12	194	Oronde Gadsden II	TE
12	195	Dontayvion Wicks	WR
12	196	Rashod Bateman	WR
12	197	Aaron Rodgers	QB
12	198	Zach Charbonnet	RB
12	199	Malachi Fields	WR
12	200	Jerry Jeudy	WR
13	201	Samaje Perine	RB
13	202	Jacksonville Jaguars	DST
13	203	Los Angeles Chargers	DST
13	204	Jaylin Noel	WR
13	205	Gunnar Helm	TE
13	206	Justice Hill	RB
13	207	Omar Cooper Jr.	WR
13	208	Michael Mayer	TE
13	209	Chris Brooks	RB
13	210	Jacoby Brissett	QB
13	211	Minnesota Vikings	DST
13	212	Pittsburgh Steelers	DST
13	213	Baltimore Ravens	DST
13	214	Najee Harris	RB
13	215	Seth McGowan	RB
13	216	Germie Bernard	WR
13	217	Darren Waller	TE
13	218	Zachariah Branch	WR
13	219	Kaelon Black	RB
13	220	David Njoku	TE
13	221	Braelon Allen	RB
13	222	Jake Bates	K
13	223	Cyrus Allen	WR
13	224	Ted Hurst	WR
13	225	Evan Engram	TE
13	226	Chris Bell	WR
13	227	Kimani Vidal	RB
14	228	Alvin Kamara	RB
14	229	Dawson Knox	TE
14	230	Jaylen Wright	RB
14	231	Kaleb Johnson	RB
14	232	Tyrone Tracy Jr.	RB
14	233	Sean Tucker	RB
14	234	Jordan James	RB
14	235	Darnell Washington	TE
14	236	Cooper Kupp	WR
14	237	Travis Hunter	WR
14	238	Kaytron Allen	RB
14	239	Malik Washington	WR
14	240	Noah Gray	TE
14	241	Jahan Dotson	WR
14	242	Tyquan Thornton	WR
14	243	Fernando Mendoza	QB
14	244	Geno Smith	QB
14	245	Andrei Iosivas	WR
14	246	Eddy Pineiro	K
14	247	Cole Kmet	TE
14	248	Mack Hollins	WR
14	249	Demond Claiborne	RB
14	250	Emanuel Wilson	RB
14	251	Chimere Dike	WR
14	252	Tua Tagovailoa	QB
14	253	Nicholas Singleton	RB
14	254	Jonnu Smith	TE
14	255	George Holani	RB
14	256	Philadelphia Eagles	DST
14	257	Kendrick Bourne	WR
14	258	DeMario Douglas	WR
15	259	Tyler Loop	K
15	260	Theo Johnson	TE
15	261	Darius Slayton	WR
15	262	Evan McPherson	K
15	263	Joshua Palmer	WR
15	264	Xavier Hutchinson	WR
15	265	Daniel Bellinger	TE
15	266	Antonio Williams	WR
15	267	Isiah Pacheco	RB
15	268	Troy Franklin	WR
15	269	Cedric Tillman	WR
15	270	Kalif Raymond	WR
15	271	Chris Boswell	K
15	272	Xavier Legette	WR
15	273	Marvin Mims Jr.	WR
15	274	New England Patriots	DST
15	275	Bryce Lance	WR
15	276	Will Reichard	K
15	277	Chicago Bears	DST
15	278	Treylon Burks	WR
15	279	Harrison Butker	K
15	280	Harrison Mevis	K
15	281	Darnell Mooney	WR
15	282	Michael Penix Jr.	QB
15	283	Chase McLaughlin	K
15	284	KaVontae Turpin	WR
15	285	Elic Ayomanor	WR
15	286	Spencer Shrader	K
15	287	Trey Smack	K
15	288	Demarcus Robinson	WR
15	289	Kirk Cousins	QB
15	290	Isaiah Davis	RB
15	291	Jahdae Walker	WR
15	292	Tez Johnson	WR
15	293	Deshaun Watson	QB
15	294	Dallas Cowboys	DST
15	295	Marquise Brown	WR
15	296	Shedeur Sanders	QB
15	297	Kansas City Chiefs	DST
15	298	New York Giants	DST
15	299	Cairo Santos	K
15	300	Buffalo Bills	DST
16	301	San Francisco 49ers	DST
16	302	Ty Johnson	RB
16	303	Kareem Hunt	RB
16	304	Jalen Tolbert	WR
16	305	Jack Bech	WR
16	306	Devin Singletary	RB
16	307	Elijah Sarratt	WR
16	308	Skyler Bell	WR
16	309	Noah Fant	TE
16	310	Keon Coleman	WR
16	311	Odell Beckham Jr.	WR
16	312	Jake Tonges	TE
16	313	Eli Raridon	TE
16	314	Elijah Arroyo	TE
16	315	Brashard Smith	RB
16	316	Trevor Etienne	RB
16	317	Erick All Jr.	TE
16	318	Wil Lutz	K
16	319	Kyle Williams	WR
16	320	Zavion Thomas	WR
16	321	Kendre Miller	RB
16	322	Tyler Bass	K
16	323	Mason Taylor	TE
16	324	Marlin Klein	TE
16	325	James Conner	RB
16	326	Tutu Atwell	WR
16	327	Kyle Juszczyk	RB
16	328	Darius Cooper	WR
16	329	Olamide Zaccheaus	WR
16	330	LeQuint Allen Jr.	RB
16	331	Jordan Whittington	WR
16	332	Ollie Gordon II	RB
16	333	Daniel Carlson	K
16	334	Audric Estime	RB
16	335	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	DST
16	336	Tennessee Titans	DST
16	337	Christian Kirk	WR
16	338	Tank Dell	WR
16	339	Oscar Delp	TE
16	340	Jake Elliott	K
16	341	Will Shipley	RB
16	342	Austin Hooper	TE
16	343	Konata Mumpfield	WR
16	344	Luke Schoonmaker	TE
16	345	Andy Borregales	K
16	346	Matthew Hibner	TE
16	347	Green Bay Packers	DST
16	348	Jaylin Lane	WR
16	349	J.J. McCarthy	QB
16	350	Nate Boerkircher	TE
17	351	DJ Giddens	RB
17	352	Elijah Higgins	TE
17	353	Cade Stover	TE
17	354	Barion Brown	WR
17	355	Indianapolis Colts	DST
17	356	Ja'Tavion Sanders	TE
17	357	Detroit Lions	DST
17	358	Cleveland Browns	DST
17	359	Jacob Saylors	RB
17	360	Brenen Thompson	WR
17	361	Nick Folk	K
17	362	Kevin Coleman Jr.	WR
17	363	Brandon Aiyuk	WR
17	364	Haynes King	QB
17	365	Tyler Higbee	TE
17	366	Matt Gay	K
17	367	Dyami Brown	WR
17	368	Jacob Cowing	WR
17	369	Atlanta Falcons	DST
17	370	New York Jets	DST
17	371	John Bates	TE
17	372	Adam Trautman	TE
17	373	Tommy Tremble	TE
17	374	Dylan Laube	RB
17	375	Las Vegas Raiders	DST
17	376	Max Klare	TE
17	377	Eli Stowers	TE
17	378	Jaydon Blue	RB
17	379	Joey Slye	K
17	380	Chad Ryland	K
17	381	Ryan Fitzgerald	K
17	382	Tyler Conklin	TE
17	383	Ashton Dulin	WR
17	384	Riley Patterson	K
17	385	New Orleans Saints	DST
17	386	Ty Simpson	QB
17	387	Tanner Hudson	TE
17	388	Josh Oliver	TE
17	389	Carolina Panthers	DST
17	390	Arizona Cardinals	DST
17	391	Brock Wright	TE
17	392	Miami Dolphins	DST
17	393	Davis Allen	TE
17	394	Tory Horton	WR
17	395	Adam Randall	RB
17	396	Eli Heidenreich	WR
17	397	Emari Demercado	RB
17	398	Luke Farrell	TE
17	399	Cincinnati Bengals	DST
17	400	Washington Commanders	DST

2026 Fantasy Football Tight End News

Terrance Ferguson, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (soreness) was seen working off to the side with the trainer during Monday's practice. According to Benjamin Royer, the Rams are taking the cautious approach with Ferguson right now.

There are still 10 days before the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. It doesn't sound like the Rams are going to push anything and give Ferguson a lighter workload for a few days. Fantasy managers don't need to be too concerned at the moment. Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, and Max Klare would see larger roles if Ferguson is to miss any time.

Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has been amid a ton of training camp buzz throughout the offseason and appears set for a big role in this offense. In 12 games, Kincaid hauled in 39 of 49 targets for 571 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 8.8 half-PPR fantasy points per game last season. The upside is there, but some big factors that appear to be emerging heading into 2026 are holding back his fantasy value.

Kincaid has missed nine games over the last two seasons due to hamstring and knee injuries, but has looked healthy throughout camp. Snaps will be the major question, and with head coach Joe Brady in full control of the offense, Kincaid's snap count will be known in Week 1. Kincaid isn't a strong start at tight end for Week 1 against the Houston Texans, but is a high-upside option assuming he stays healthy and plays more snaps in 2026.

Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is primed for another high-volume season in 2026. With the departure of star wide receiver A.J. Brown, the entire Eagles' receiving core is set for a larger target share in 2026. Goedert hauled in 60 of 82 targets for 591 yards and 11 touchdowns last season with Brown in the mix. He scored 10 of the 11 touchdowns in the red zone, including eight within the six-yard line.

The Eagles also have the easiest strength of schedule for tight ends next season, including a Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders, who allowed the fourth-most half-PPR fantasy points to tight ends last season. While he has flown under the radar for most of the fantasy draft process, Goedert should continue to produce low-end TE1 production in 2026.

George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (Achilles) is traveling to Australia and is trending toward playing in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Ian Rapoport. The 49ers are traveling to Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday, more than a week before Week 1. Kittle tore his Achilles during their Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, but with the star tight end "absolutely crushing" his recovery goals, it seems optimistic that he will be active next Thursday night.

The 10th-year tight end has averaged double-digit fantasy points in every year except his rookie year and had 57 receptions for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games in 2025. While a limited workload is very possible for Kittle, especially only eight months post-surgery, he should be in fantasy lineups for Week 1, assuming he's active.

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