Breaking Down the 2025 Tight End Rankings 11-14 + Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2025 class rankings are here! Thank you to our Regional Scout&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vic Castillo</a>&nbsp;for all the work he put in putting these rankings together. Stay tuned for our 2026 rankings that will be coming out next.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am breaking down the fourteen Tight Ends who were ranked in addition to mentioning the seven who made our Watch List. I previously covered Tight End Ranks <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/breaking-down-the-2025-tight-end-rankings-1-5/">1-5</a> and <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/breaking-down-the-2025-tight-end-rankings-6-10/">6-10</a> that included two honorable mention ATHs who play Tight End. In this article, I break down Tight Ends 11-14 plus the seven Watch List Tight Ends in our rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232334"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eJack is a receivingu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e TE who provides a big target for his QB who can line up split out or in-line. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eSolidu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e release off the line of scrimmage, not taking false steps with good acceleration into his route. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eSolid route runningu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e, able tou003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e run short routes and seams up the middle.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eHe displays good Zone Processing u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ewith an understanding ofu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e when to sit in the route to provide the QB a land to throw in.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003ernrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/17621308/Jack-Lipsteuer?_gl=1%2A1ueuky8%2A_ga%2AMTY5NDMwNTU3LjE3MDAwNzg3NTI.%2A_ga_29LPHS2HWC%2AMTcxMzgyMDIwOS4zODUuMS4xNzEzODIxOTEyLjAuMC4wu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/JLipsteueru0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1232493"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eRyder has good height and is a hybrid Tight End who can align in the backfield, split out, or in-line. He displays solid receiving ability from all alignments on the field with a u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ebasicu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e route tree. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eHeu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e plays solid route running and has soft hands with solid transition quickness into a runner after the catch to create extra yards. He is a willing blocker in u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ebothu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e Gap and Zone schemes u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eandu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e his athleticism allows him to create blocks on the second level.u003c/spanu003ernrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/17923355/Ryder-Fialau0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Ryder9Fialau0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1232822"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eTyberius is a Hybrid Tight End for Monticello. He shows good acceleration, hip fluidity, and speed with solid lateral agility and change of direction. He primarily lines up as an off-ball Tight End u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eallowingu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e him to play in space and utilize his athleticism against the defense. As a receiver, he shows solid release off the ball, quickly accelerating into his routes, providing a quick target for his QB, and can run routes on all u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003elevels of the fieldu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e. He is a solid blocker in Gap and Zone schemes.u003c/spanu003ernrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16669009/Tyberius-Woodsonu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Tybreeze18u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1235210"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"I previously mentioned Landon in one of my u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2023/10/game-report-amherst-county-lancers-vs-brookville-bees/u0022u003eGame Reportu003c/au003e articles from the 2023 season. His high motor and competitive toughness stuck out to me that day. Watching his season highlights shows that he was a relentless player every game. He is a willing blocker who fights through the whistle. He comes off the snap with good quickness and good leg drive in his run blocks. He also can run basic routes providing an extra receiving option in the passing game. Be sure to not miss his defensive film as well as an EDGE defender showing good lateral quickness and tackling ability.rnrnrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/7349290/Landon-Brownu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/landonb14899173u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6616bc24e7498"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next set of Players are Tight Ends who are on our state Watch List and are worth mentioning. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1234397"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eThomas is an H-Back/Tight End who shows ability in the receiving game and as a blocker blocking. He can align in multiple positions. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eHeu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e looks u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ebiggeru003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e than his measurables on the field and plays with good physical toughness. He also shows ability to throw the ball if necessary and is a Long Snapper on special teams. He is not someone to overlook in our TE rankings. u003c/spanu003ernrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/13455172/Thomas-Gillu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/ThomasGill_89u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1234374"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"There is no Hudl film for Michael, but he plays for Blue Ridge who went 9-2 last season. He has solid height at 6'3u0022 and perhaps we will see him on the field this fall.rnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/19650620/michael-kelly/aboutu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1234375"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eDaniel put together his season highlight film after we evaluated players for the rankings u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eandu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e he is worth watching. He has good height at 6'4u0022 and shows good receiving skills in route running, hands, adjust, and run after catch. He plays more of a WR role for King George and has a role to play on a team u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ethat isu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e looking for his skill set. Expect him to be making plays for King George this fall. u003c/spanu003ernrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16055941/Daniel-Grigsbyu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/manngrigsby82u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1234376"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eHenry is a blocking Tight End for Highland Springs who is trusted to make key blocks on the edge and in the second and third levels that give the ball carrier the space needed to make a big play. He has good sustain on his blocks and can be used in Gap and Zone blocking schemes. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eAlsou003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e provides a big target as a receiver with the ability to adjust to and catch balls thrown outside u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eofu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e his frame. u003c/spanu003ernrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16652380/henry-hazlegroveu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/HazlegroveHenryu0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1234377"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eThere is limited film available for the 2023 season on Jack. He has solid height and size and is a good competitor on film. He is a willing blocker at the line of scrimmage and will look to make blocks downfield for his teammates to u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003emakeu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e a path to the endzone. He also shows ability in the receiving game as well. He is one to keep an eye on this fall. u003c/spanu003ernrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16270081/Jack-Richteru0022u003eHudl u003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1234378"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"No updated film from the 2023 season. Shows older film from 2021 and 2022 that show him running routes out of an in-line position. Also plays Baseball for William Campbell.rnrnrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16438774/devin-stjohnu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e / u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/DevinStJohn07u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1234379"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"No updated film from the 2023 or 2022 season. Hudl has older film from the 2021 season with an interception on defense.rnrnrnrnu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16424528/Ethan-StJohnu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e u003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627ca438bf02"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>&nbsp;to claim your Prep Redzone Prospect Index profile.<br>Follow me on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GoLions1934" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@GoLions1934</a>&nbsp;for further content |&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA">@PrepRedzoneVA</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzone</a>&nbsp;| Virginia Scout&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/carljfred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@carljfred</a></em>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<em>View my previous Prep Redzone articles&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/author/cole-laing-author/">here</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->