The tight end position has been a mixed bag in 2025. While established stars like Trey McBride and Travis Kelce have been great, we’ve also seen injuries – Brock Bowers and George Kittle – and breakouts – Tyler Warren and Harold Fannin. Here are my top 15 NFL tight ends going into Week 15.
Week 15 Tight End Rankings

15. Oronde Gadsden II
Gadsden II has fallen off a cliff in recent weeks, having caught just four passes in his last three games. However, that’s largely due to a lack of volume, as the Chargers are relying on the ground game more with Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal sharing the load.
14. T.J. Hockenson
It’s been a rocky year for Hockenson, who’s managed to stay healthy but has struggled to produce due to shaky QB play. He’s still a top talent, but the offense around him needs to improve.
13. Dalton Schultz
Like Johnson, Schultz has also enjoyed consistent usage this season, although it has been up-and-down in recent weeks. Regardless, he’s a good player, and someone C.J. Stroud can rely on.