The tight end position is the least valuable of the four major offensive spots in the world of fantasy football. It’s a top-heavy position with little depth, so hitting on a good one in fantasy drafts is important.
If you don’t believe me, ask anyone who drafted Darren Waller or Pat Freiermuth last season. Whiffing on a tight end, especially one projected to be a consistent point producer, could mean countless weeks of playing the matchups with lesser players in the hopes of finding a gem.
Over a full 17 weeks, that can become an absolute headache.