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PositiveNewsAug 1, 2026SleeperNFL
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PositiveValueJul 31, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz
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.
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NegativeUsageJul 31, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz
Ryan Heath values Tucker Craft highly for exceptional tight end efficiency metrics. Craft 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 he cares about hyper-efficiency for tight ends and Craft checks that box because he is special after the catch. Ian Hartitz notes that Craft and Evan Anderson have very low average target depth (sub-6.5 yards), which makes them exciting with the ball in their hands but potentially limits their ceiling. However, Craft's exceptional efficiency profile mitigates this concern and makes him a special prospect. Craft is recovering from an ACL injury but should be back by week one.
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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was activated off PUP and participated in blocking drills and routes on Friday while recovering from an ACL tear suffered 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.' Kraft stated 'I'm just worried about getting back to who I was pre-injury' and expressed confidence despite not having a contract extension in place.
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PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
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.
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PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football Show
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.
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NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football Show
Led all tight ends with +0.91 EPA per target last year and averaged 11.4 yards per target despite a 4.5 average depth of target—a combination that is nearly impossible to repeat given his underneath role; however, the source notes only freakish tight ends achieve such efficiency, and Craft is compared to George Kittle for his yards-after-catch ability and ability to turn short receptions into longer gains. Coming off a torn ACL, the source is conflicted: regression is likely, but historically freak athletes in their prime who recover from ACL injuries can maintain elite production.
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PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
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.
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PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kraft enters his final rookie-deal year after posting 32 receptions, 489 receiving yards, and 6 touchdowns across 8 games in 2025 before his injury—a pace that would have yielded elite tight-end production over a full season. He is a reliable target for quarterback Jordan Love and has 15 career touchdown catches. His recovery trajectory and medical clearance suggest he can return to pre-injury form, though he will need game-contact reps to fully regain confidence.
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PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kraft was activated off the PUP list on Friday after tearing his ACL on Nov. 2 against Carolina; he completed an 8.5-month recovery against a nine-month standard timeline. A UW BADGER Lab doctor told him his knee 'looks spectacular' and that he had 'almost never seen a rehabilitation like mine,' indicating exceptional recovery progress. Kraft self-assessed at 98% back, with the remaining 2% being game-contact simulation and fullback work he cannot replicate in practice.
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PositiveValueJul 31, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
The source identifies Kraft as one of the two favorite picks in Tier 2, highlighting significant value discrepancy. Kraft has a $17 Fantasy Life suggested value but is priced at only $6.3 on Yahoo and $8 in NFFC auctions. The source notes Kraft was one of the best tight ends in fantasy before an injury last season and the Packers have 131 targets available after losing Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks, positioning him for volume upside. The source would be happy to have Kraft at current prices and would consider adding him if he goes for less than $10.
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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL
Kraft is entering the final season of his rookie contract. Both he and the Packers have expressed a desire to get a long-term deal done as soon as possible, potentially before the season starts. ESPN reported Friday that contract talks are still in the early stages. Kraft said Wednesday that he believes it would be best to get a deal done soon, but he is not hesitant to return to practice without a contract extension in place, stating he is focused on getting back to his pre-injury form.
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PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL
Kraft intends to be ready for the season opener against Minnesota on Sept. 13 without any limitations, per his statement last month. The source notes that at the time of his injury on Nov. 2, Kraft had 32 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns through Week 9, making him the only tight end in the NFL with 30-plus receptions, 475-plus receiving yards, six-plus receiving TDs, and an average of 15-plus yards per catch through that point in the season.
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PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL
Kraft was activated off the PUP list less than nine months after ACL surgery on his right knee, slightly ahead of the typical nine-month timeline. He was eased back into individual drills only. Coach Matt LaFleur said Kraft will not participate in team drills initially but will attend walk-throughs to get reacclimated to calls and alignments. GM Brian Gutekunst noted Kraft is at the 8½-month mark but "looks really, really good early," comparing his appearance to Christian Watson's return last year, though the team will remain cautious. Kraft's doctors told him his knee "looks spectacular" with post-surgical healing that appears to exceed one year of recovery, and Kraft stated his comeback is "ever-ascending day by day."
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