Final 2025 Rankings Update: Tight End Breakdown

We have officially released our final rankings for the class of 2025 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 tight ends with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the tight ends, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:     [player_tooltip player_id='392414' first='Eli' last='Brooks'], a commit to Harding, ranks number one for good reason. He is explosive off the line of scrimmage, quickly covering ground to reach the stem of his routes. Brooks creates good separation during his breaks due to his good change of direction, balance, burst of speed, and smooth route running. His speed and athleticism are impressive, with no wasted motion.   He demonstrates good hand-eye coordination and body control, allowing him to adjust mid-route, high-point the football, win contested catches, and secure passes along the sideline. Brooks skillfully attacks zone coverage and uses body movements to deceive defenders in man coverage, showcasing his mental processing. Additionally, he possesses solid run-blocking skills, evidenced by his good positioning, hand placement, and leg drive, which help create running lanes for ball carriers.   Offer List: Arkansas State, Central Arkansas, Dartmouth, Harding (Committed – 08/04/2024), Missouri State & Northwest Missouri State   Note – 4.1 GPA/30 ACT   X: <a href="https://x.com/EliBrooks40">https://x.com/EliBrooks40</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='858815' first='Kelly' last='Smith'] is a versatile tight end who can line up in various positions, including out wide, at H-back, and inline. He demonstrates a quick release off the line of scrimmage, showing good foot speed and acceleration. His ball skills are notable at the catch point, due to his strong hands, hand-eye coordination, and body control, which allow him to win contested catches or adjust mid-route. Smith is a significant threat in the red zone, capable of winning one-on-one jump balls or becoming a threat for yards after the catch (YAC). Additionally, his run-blocking ability is strong in open space, marked by good angles, proper pad level, and physicality.   Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Lynchburg & Texas College   Note – 3.9 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/kj13smith">https://x.com/kj13smith</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1269489' first='Montrell' last='Martin'] is a talented, big-bodied tight-end known with impressive versatility and athleticism for is size. He can line up in various positions, whether inline, out wide, or in the slot. He won my first top tight end award recently. Martin demonstrates good foot quickness, burst, and change of direction, allowing him to create separation off his breaks and provide his quarterback with a clear target. His impressive size is complemented by strong hands, good hand-eye coordination, and balance, enabling him to make contested catches, high-point the football, and adjust mid-route. He is poised to be a consistent and dominant red zone threat and has the ability to serve as an effective run blocker, paving the way for running lanes at the next level.   Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Arkansas-Monticello, Morehouse, Northeastern State, Temple & Wayland Baptist   Note – 3.7 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/MontrellMartin6">https://x.com/MontrellMartin6</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1219604' first='Bronson' last='Coolis'] possesses good athletic ability at the tight end position. He is an exceptional run blocker, capable of creating running lanes through good hand placement, pad level, and leg drive, allowing him to displace defenders out of the running lanes. Coolis demonstrates good separation during his breaks, due to his change of direction (COD), body control, and burst of speed, which provides his quarterback with a clear passing window. He also shows good hand-eye coordination, body control, and concentration, enabling him to catch passes in contested situations, high-point the football, or secure catches away from his body. Additionally, he exhibits good competitive toughness in every play.   Offer List: Arkansas Tech, Arkansas Baptist, Arkansas-Monticello, Central Arkansas, East Central, Hardeeville, Henderson State, Langston, McPherson Southern Arkansas, Southern Virginia & Wright State   Note – 3.0 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/coolisbronson">https://x.com/coolisbronson</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1318008' first='William' last='Lucas'] is an underrated tight end in this class. He is a smooth route runner who can quickly attack all levels of the field, due to his solid foot speed. Lucas demonstrates solid foot quickness, burst, and change of direction out of breaks, which allows him to create separation. He can win one-on-one jump balls by showcasing strong hands, solid hand-eye coordination, and the balance needed to catch contested passes. Additionally, he has the ability to high-point the football or adjust mid-route. Lucas is also physical and a willing blocker.   Offer List: Arkansas Tech, Arkansas-Monticello, Culver-Stockton, Hendrix, Hiram & Lyon   Note – 3.9 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/FBWilliam20">https://x.com/FBWilliam20</a>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 150 TIGHT ENDS:</h2>   4. [player_tooltip player_id='393793' first='Cameron' last='Garrett'] (Marion)   6. [player_tooltip player_id='1217763' first='Myreion' last='Taylor'] (Jonesboro)

We have officially released our final rankings for the class of 2025 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 tight ends with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the tight ends, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar: