Fantasy football tight end tiers! -Round 2 Brock Bowers is a helluva drug -Loveland > McBride because I prefer Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams to LaFleur/Hackett-Brissett/Minshew/Beck. Sue me -Dalton Kincaid 📈📈📈 -Terrance Ferguson could be fun! -MORE ✍️ <https://www.rotowire.com/football/article/fantasy-football-draft-rankings-2026-te-tiers-124868>

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PositiveValueJul 28, 2026Kyle

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This is what that "Perfect ADP Selection" team is going to look like in 2026 (ESPN 12-Team PPR Format) QB: Trevor Lawrence RB1: Ashton Jeanty RB2: Omarion Hampton WR1: Emeka Egbuka WR2: DeVonta Smith TE: Sam LaPorta Flex: Luther Burden Bench: - Parker Washington - Jonathon Brooks - Blake Corum - Chris Godwin - Dalton Kincaid

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NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026Footballguys

Dalton Schultz finished as TE21 in 2024 (53 receptions, 532 yards, 2 TDs, 5.4 PPG) at age 28 in his seventh year. His performance represents the historical baseline for TE21 ADP performance over the last five seasons.

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PositiveProjectionJul 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Schultz had 82 catches for 777 yards and three touchdowns in 2025 to finish TE11 in half-point PPR, with the modest TD total limiting his fantasy impact. He finished tied with Jake Ferguson for third among tight ends in receptions behind only Trey McBride and Kyle Pitts, and sixth among TEs in receiving yards. However, with robust target competition from Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, and Tank Dell (if healthy), Schultz might be hard-pressed to match the career-high 106 targets he saw last season. Since Houston has one of the best defenses in the league, the Texans aren't likely to be a pass-heavy team in 2026, making Schultz best considered a midrange TE2 despite finishing higher last season.

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PositiveNewsJul 27, 2026Sigmund Bloom

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Final #ProsVsJoes team from 8 hole (TE Prem BB) QB: Stafford-Willis-BYoung (10-11-14) RB: Cook-Javonte-Monty-JBrooks-Corum (1-3-4-8-9) WR: Evans-PWash-Shaheed-Coker-Mitchell-TeSlaa-Thornton-Hurst (5-6-12-13-15-16-18-20 TE: Loveland-Kittle-Parkinson-DWash (2-7-17-19) Thoughts?

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NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek notes that Dable (Falcons offensive coordinator) called a lot of plays for Dalton Schultz, providing context on tight end usage under this coaching staff.

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PositiveValueJul 25, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Schultz is a late-round TE dart that Davis Mattek loves; part of his preferred late-round TE strategy where he took Schultz, Terrence Ferguson, Pat Freiermuth, and Greg Doucet, feeling great about his TE depth. Ranked ahead of Jawan Johnson in Mattek's rankings; projects to finish as tight end 8 due to role as the guy closer to the line of scrimmage in the Texans offense, similar to Cole Kmet in snap share and every-down usage. Over three years in Houston, he has averaged 10 PPR points per game (year 1), 7 PPR (year 2), and 10.5 PPR (year 3), and is currently being priced at his year-2 floor, offering upside at his current ADP. Selected as one of three tight ends in the final five picks of Davis Mattek's $2M tournament draft; Mattek notes minimal differentiation between Schultz, Hunter Henry, Greg Doulich, and Brenton Strange at the tier; personal preference matters more than talent gap.

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PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Windy City Gridiron

The source identifies Schultz as a good TE2 option behind Loveland, indicating solid depth at the tight end position.

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NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Dalton Schultz is ranked tight end 24 and will beat his ADP, finishing better than tight end 24 (he's been tight end 10 two of the last three years), but this doesn't translate to fantasy upside. He ranked sixth among all tight ends in receiving yards last season and fourth in catch rate among tight ends with 250+ snaps. However, he has no upside in one tight end leagues unless he catches 14 touchdown passes (which won't happen), so while he'll finish better than his ranking, he offers no ceiling for upside-focused drafters.

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NegativeValueJul 23, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Matthew Berry notes that Dalton Schultz will typically be available on the waiver wire in standard-sized leagues, making him a late-round tight end pick unnecessary when focusing on ceiling rather than floor.

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NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026Battle Red Blog

Dalton Schultz is identified as one of C.J. Stroud's favorite and most reliable targets, serving as Houston's starting tight end. Marlin Klein's addition provides depth behind him, indicating Schultz remains the primary option at the position.

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PositiveNewsJul 22, 2026Ian Hartitz

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Least scary, but technically *fine*, dudes to see in your opponent's fantasy football lineup: -David Montgomery -Chuba Hubbard -Zach Charbonnet -Courtland Sutton -Jakobi Meyers -Michael Pittman -Romeo Doubs (other than vs. Cowboys) -Khalil Shakir -Hunter Henry -Dalton Schultz

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PositiveSleeperJul 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked Tier IV (#19 overall) in Sleepers, Part I; a 'starter' on his NFL team who could see decent volume and plenty of red zone opportunities; at least one player from this tier will end up as a Top-10 TE.

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NegativeProjectionJul 21, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Schultz tied with Kincaid and Hunter Henry as TE13 in points per game in 2025, despite Kincaid's league-leading per-route efficiency metrics.

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PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Analyst notes Schultz is not exciting but will get targets in the Houston offense and can be acquired later as part of a Houston stack strategy.

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PositiveSleeperJul 18, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Ranked 7th in receiving yards with 836 yards but going as TE23 in ADP, representing one of the most massive values among tight ends going after pick 100.

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PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Not a top 12 tight end despite getting a lot of targets; gets targets but is not good enough to be a target commander.

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PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

Dalton Schultz is characterized as a catch-and-fall-down tight end who won't cost much and can provide floor value when paired with premium tight ends.

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NegativeProjectionJul 15, 2026Footballguys

The source references Schultz's 2025 season finish inside the top-10 at tight end, noting that predicting this outcome would have required being "Nostradamus."

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PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Valued as a reliable tight end two option in shallow leagues to ensure baseline production without zero-point weeks.

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PositiveValueJul 13, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Listed as a lower-tier tight end option suitable for streaming or multiple rostering in no tight end premium formats to match top-tier TE production.

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PositiveValueJul 13, 2026The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Floor play in the secondary tight end tier with over 100 targets last year for the Texans. Schultz will likely be available late in drafts or on waivers and offers reliable production (approximately seven points per game) at pick 180 or later, making him a solid value for consistent weekly output.

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