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Fantasy Football 2018: Ranking the top 25 tight ends

By Jon Dove

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 16: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls in a pass during pre-game warmups. The New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles in the second pre-season home exhibition game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Aug. 16, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 16: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls in a pass during pre-game warmups. The New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles in the second pre-season home exhibition game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Aug. 16, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /
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CANTON, OH – AUGUST 02: Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton (80) prior to the National Football League Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and the Baltimore Ravens on August 2, 2018 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohi0.(Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CANTON, OH – AUGUST 02: Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton (80) prior to the National Football League Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and the Baltimore Ravens on August 2, 2018 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohi0.(Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

10. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns

I might be a little overly optimistic on Njoku, but I see his talented winning out. He features a rare combination of size, speed and leaping ability. Njoku still has some rawness to his game but his elite physical talents will help him overcome.

It’s also going to help having a capable quarterback working under center whether that’s Tyrod Taylor or Baker Mayfield.

9. Delanie Walker, Tennessee Titans

Walker has been a fantasy monster since coming to the Titans from the San Francisco 49ers. He has a great rhythm with Marcus Mariota and should continue to have strong production. There is some concern that he might be breaking down a little as he’s in his age-34 season.

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8. Trey Burton, Chicago Bears

Burton has had a tremendous preseason and appears in line for some major targets. He has quickly built a relationship with Mitch Trubisky and could be his go-to pass catcher. Matt Nagy’s offensive system also loves to feature the tight end position.

7. Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins has a history of properly utilizing the tight end position. He and Jordan Reed put up some big numbers in Washington. Now, Cousins gets to work with Kyle Rudolph is has quietly developed into one of the better tight ends in the league.

6. Jimmy Graham, Green Bay Packers

Graham and Aaron Rodgers seem like a perfect match. Rodgers knows how to use the tight end position and excels at finding the open target. Graham never seemed to fit in Seattle and now has a chance to show he’s still an elite weapon.

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