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NFL Player Power Rankings Week 4: Tight ends

By Lyle Graversen

November 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) tries to break free from Oakland Raiders cornerback Mike Mitchell (34) after making a catch in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Saints defeated the Raiders 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
November 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) tries to break free from Oakland Raiders cornerback Mike Mitchell (34) after making a catch in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Saints defeated the Raiders 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 15, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) celebrates making a catch in the end zone for the apparent go ahead touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. The touchdown was called back to an illegal shift call. Miami defeats Indianapolis 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) celebrates making a catch in the end zone for the apparent go ahead touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. The touchdown was called back to an illegal shift call. Miami defeats Indianapolis 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 20-16

20. Coby Fleener – Indianapolis Colts

Coby Fleener is one half of the dual tight ends that the Colts regularly utilize in their offense. Andrew Luck has proven he’s willing to spread the ball around to multiple targets and Fleener has established himself as one of he can count on.

19. Owen Daniels – Baltimore Ravens

Owen Daniels’ ten receptions and two touchdowns through the first three games earned him a spot on this list. The injury to Dennis Pitta now opens the door for Daniels to really take off. The question with Daniels is not if he can play, but if he can stay healthy.

18. Charles Clay – Miami Dolphins

Charles Clay appeared to be on track to be one of the focal points of the Miami passing game this season. Nagging injuries have slowed him down and he hasn’t been able to produce at the same level he did last season. His 12 receptions for 50 yards is alright, but I think the Dolphins are hoping for more.

17. Jordan Cameron – Cleveland Browns

Take everything I just said about Clay and magnify it by ten for Jordan Cameron. Cameron was predicted to be one of the star producers at the TE position this season after a breakout campaign in 2013. His three receptions are a disappointment, but the talent is there to produce if he gets healthy.

16. Heath Miller – Pittsburgh Steelers

Heath Miller may not be one of the elite tight ends that come to mind when discussing the position, but he can still produce and is a valuable target in the Pittsburgh offense. Miller has 11 receptions thus far and as defenses are forced to focus more and more on Antonio Brown it could be Miller that sees more opportunities.

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