There wasn’t a guarantee Indiana would be able to find someone in the portal at tight end that matched Horton’s skills and intangibles, but Riley Nowakowski comes awfully close. The sixth-year senior is a former walk-on turned starter for the Badgers with plenty of experience (40 games with 10 starts).

Unfortunately, Pittsburgh might have suffered a season-ending injury during training camp. According to a report from Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live, rookie tight end and fullback DJ Thomas-Jones is feared to have torn his Achilles during Sundy's practice.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze had plenty of praise for his rookie teammate, tight end Colston Loveland.

There isn't a Brock Bowers or Colston Loveland in the the group, but the 2026 tight end class still has ample potential top-100 talent.

New York Giants TE Theo Johnson says he "learned a lot" from former Giants TE Evan Engram at this summer's Tight End University.

The speculation is that WSU's tight ends will be less involved in Jimmy Rogers' run-heavy offense, but don’t expect the Cougars’ tight ends to be one-trick ponies.

Brevin Jordan missed most of last season but the Houston Texans gave him a new contract and he's making a fast start at training camp.

The Mississippi high school football season kicks off in less than one month as teams look ahead to their respective season. The Clarion Ledger takes a look at the top returning Mississippi tight ends for the MHSAA and MAIS 2025 season. Players are listed in alphabetical order.