Fantasy football draft strategy year after year involves figuring out what to do about the tight end position. Is it worth taking one of the elite options near the top of the draft? Are the mid-draft options at the position worth the risk?

The Athletic fantasy football experts share their opinions on tight ends to target, be it top-tier options or late-round lottery tickets.

While the tight end position might be seeing some changing of the guard dynamics at the top ahead of the 2025 NFL season, there isn't a lot of star power and name recognition at the position.