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Despite tearing his ACL last November, the pivotal playmaker is aiming to be ready for Week 1; his health is a key piece to monitor, and he could return with a new contract as well.

Kraft could be ready to play Week 1 as he returns from his torn ACL, per GM Brian Gutekunst, signaling positive recovery trajectory and potential early-season availability.

Ranked TE5 in FantasyPros consensus rankings; ADP 49 with range 49-88, consensus rank 66.3, average difference +2 indicating market undervaluation relative to expert consensus.

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft says his doctor told him his knee 'looks spectacular' as he was activated off the PUP list amid ACL recovery, signaling positive progress in his rehabilitation.

Received positive injury news and selected at pick 89; the source states 'Tucker Craft had some really good injury news today. So taking Craft at 89's pretty solid,' indicating the injury update improves his draft value at that spot.

Ryan Heath values Tucker Kraft highly for tight end efficiency metrics. Kraft leads or ties for the league lead in yards after catch per reception over the last five seasons alongside George Kittle, and excels in yards per target and yards per target over expectation. Heath states "I really do care about the hyper efficiency for tight ends. Uh I would say Tucker Kraft like checks that box for me in that he's just so special after the catch. uh like every single year for the last like five seasons, it's been either him or George KD that leads all tight ends in yards after the catch, per reception." This efficiency profile is critical for tight ends given their lower target volume relative to wide receivers, making Kraft's ability to maximize per-target production a key draft asset despite his sub-6.5 average target depth.

Tristan Cockcroft includes Kraft in the high-profit performer group to target in the eighth round or later; LaPorta averaged 11.3 PPG in down years, more than Kraft's production.

Tucker Craft is highlighted as a dominant performer from last year with a strong offensive role outlook. The source states 'he dude was dominant playing last year' and believes 'they have a nice plan for him' going forward. Craft is included in the source's preferred tight end group if missing out on Bowers or McBride in premium formats, though ranked slightly below Warren and Loveland.

Tucker Craft expects to come off the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list soon, suggesting he is nearing return to full participation in training camp.

Tucker Craft has been cleared from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, ending a brief two-day draft discount window. Davis Mattek expected potential extended absence but now believes Craft will be available, meaning draft price will return to full value.

Tight end Tucker Kraft is off the physically unable to perform list and participated in individual drills on Friday; he returned to practice earlier than receiver Christian Watson did off his ACL tear, suggesting a faster recovery trajectory.

Tucker Kraft was activated from the PUP list Friday, a sign the tight end is either at or close to full health after sustaining an ACL injury in Week 9. While Kraft won't participate in every drill immediately and will still need to work his way fully back to action, his activation from the PUP list leaves open the possibility he could play as early as Week 1.

Kraft has been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list after tearing his ACL on November 2, 2025, during the Packers' week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. His return to practice on Friday, July 31, 2026, comes approximately nine months after the injury, aligning with his offseason expectations and closely following the timeline Christian Watson followed last season (Watson tore his ACL on January 5, 2025, and returned to practice nine months and one day later on October 6). Kraft will initially participate in individual work only, with team drills to follow after the Packers' scheduled day off on Saturday. His early return to practice should ensure he is in game shape for the season opener, which is just over six weeks away.

Tight end Tucker Kraft is on track to return from an October ACL tear before the Packers' Week 1 contest at the Minnesota Vikings, indicating he will be available for the start of the 2025 season.

The source observed Craft during offseason workouts and noted he is not wearing a bulky knee brace like other players recovering from injury (e.g., Ricky Pearsall); he appears ahead of schedule in his ACL recovery. His injury occurred cleanly halfway through the season, suggesting a potential ramp-up in September followed by a return to fringe top-five tight end status. Craft recently stated he will likely come off the active/PUP list very soon.

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was activated from the PUP list Friday, a sign he is either at or close to full health after sustaining an ACL injury in Week 9. Kraft was on pace for a special season before the injury. While he won't participate in every drill immediately and will work his way fully back to action, his activation from the PUP list leaves open the possibility he could play as early as Week 1.

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was activated off PUP on Friday after tearing his ACL in his right knee on Nov. 2 against the Carolina Panthers. A UW BADGER Lab doctor told Kraft his knee 'looks spectacular' and that he had 'almost never seen a rehabilitation like mine,' with Kraft expressing confidence in returning to pre-injury form without hesitation despite lacking a contract extension.

Packers TE was placed on PUP list last week but is now coming off the list on Friday per HC Matt LaFleur. Kraft isn't going to practice right away but will do individual work and walk throughs. This is a good sign for Kraft being ready to go sooner rather than later. He was the TE3 in FPPG last season before the injury. Right now, Kraft has an early Yahoo ADP around Pick 60 as the TE5 off the board. In the event Kraft is good to go for Week 1, he's looking like a strong TE value pick for fantasy.

Tight end Tucker Kraft is on the PUP list recovering from last year's torn ACL but is expected to practice at some point during camp and be ready to play Week 1; general manager Gutekunst indicated a contract extension could happen soon, perhaps to coincide with his return to practice, suggesting confidence in his recovery timeline.

Tight end Tucker Kraft is on PUP recovering from last year's torn ACL but is expected to practice at some point during camp and be ready to play Week 1; general manager Gutekunst indicated a contract extension could happen soon, perhaps to coincide with his return to practice, signaling confidence in his recovery and role.

TE Tucker Kraft has been activated off the PUP list and has started easing back into practice after recovering from a torn ACL. GM Brian Gutekunst indicated a contract extension for Kraft could happen soon, perhaps to coincide with his return to practice, and Kraft is expected to be ready to play Week 1.