As a freshman, TE Jack Endries was quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s favorite target. Two years later, he’s one of the top tight ends entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Find out how Endries compares with other highly rated tight ends and what his scouting report reveals.
Jack Endries 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Measurables:
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 245 lbs.
Position: TE
School: Texas (Junior)
Background:
Jack Endries may end up as one of the “sleeper’ prospects in this year’s tight end class. He’s already demonstrated an ability to overachieve and prove doubters wrong. A three-sport athlete from Danville, California, Endries recorded 49 catches for 579 yards with nine touchdowns as a high school senior and earned All-State honors. But despite his impressive production, he wasn’t heavily recruited.
Nonetheless, Endries made the Golden Bears roster as a walk-on, quickly making the most of his opportunity. He developed an immediate connection with another freshman; quarterback Fernando Mendoza. In his first season, Endries logged 35 receptions for 407 yards and two touchdowns. As a sophomore, he was the program’s leading receiver, earning Honorable Mention All-ACC honors, for posting 56 receptions for 623 yards with two touchdowns. After recording nearly 100 catches and over 1,000 receiving yards in his two years as a Golden Bear, Endries declared his intention to transfer to Texas.
However, competing for catches with receivers Ryan Wingo and DeAndre Moore, Jr., Endries’ production dipped slightly in Texas. Nonetheless, as the team’s third-leading receiver, he recorded 33 catches for 346 yards and 3 touchdowns. Endries enters the Draft as one of the top five tight ends in his class and is ranked 77th on the LWOS NFL Draft Big Board.
The NFL Combine:
NFL Analyst Lance Zierlein described Endries as a “quarterback-friendly “F” tight end who still needs time in the weight room” to bulk up to play in the NFL. However, he predicted that “Endries should develop into an NFL starter.”
Although he wasn’t the highest-ranked or most athletic tight end in his class, Endries nonetheless finished in the Top 10 in Production. Scoring a modest 67 in his Athleticism score, Endries recorded a 4.62 in his 40-yard dash, a 36″ vertical jump, and a 9’11” broad jump.
Zierlein concluded that he’s tough, “has a rebounders feel for boxing out defenders, and is a consistent ball-winner even when coverage is draped all over him.”
Strengths:
- Durable athlete who started every game
- Quick hands with very few drops
- Reliable target who will catch every pass thrown his way
- Handles contested catches and secures the ball
- Plays well through contact and is not easily distracted by physical defenders
- Can build speed and break away from coverage
- Versatile in his ability to lineup wherever needed without missing a beat
Weaknesses:
- Lacks anchor strength in run blocking
- Needs to bulk up at the next level to hold up against bigger defenders
- Can easily be outmuscled by more physical defenders
- Uninspiring route running
- Initial burst of quickness gets lost coming in and out of breaks
Best fits:
Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers
Last Word on Jack Endries:
According to NFL Draft Buzz, Endries “receiving game is already at a lvel where he can contribute as a pass-catching tight end.” However, it was pointed out that his blocking needs work. His slender frame and shorter arms work against him and he loses the fight when he has to anchor one-on-one against a defensive end or block in space.
Howver, given that Endries’ has made a career out of silencing his, doubters, first as a walk-on and then as a premier talent in two different programs, he could very well end up as the sleeper in his draft class.
Concluding he is “the kind of player who figures things out over time,” NFL Draft Buzz predicted that he could become a three-down starter if he adds bulk and gains strength.
