The tight end position in fantasy football is one that many people choose to wait on in their drafts. After all, if you’re not grabbing a truly elite tight end like Travis Kelce or Mark Andrews, is there any reason to prioritize the position? Even if you do choose to draft an elite tight end early due to the positional scarcity advantage, it still could be worth taking a late-round tight end for insurance. Sometimes, there is even an obvious handcuff (think Isaiah Likely for Andrews).
There are two pathways for a tight end to create value for your fantasy football team. They either need a clear path to targets or a clear nose for the end zone. In the later rounds, it’s often easier to gamble on the touchdown route, but there are also a few options available late that could have a pathway to targets.
