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Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1

Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess February 12, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Finn Bretag
Finn Bretag 6'3" | 220 lbs | TE | 2026
IL
Simon Kodosky
Simon Kodosky 6'2" | 175 lbs | TE | 2026
IL
Gavin Mueller
Gavin Mueller 6'6" | 240 lbs | TE | 2026
IL
Mack Sutter
Mack Sutter 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE | 2026
IL
JC Anderson
JC Anderson 6'7" | 230 lbs | TE | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!&nbsp; Here is a look at some of the best tight ends in the 2026 class in <strong>Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801700"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a97ec19cc05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sutter is one of the top tight ends in the country.&nbsp; The 6'5" 215 pound tight end is such a smooth route runner.&nbsp; He is crisp getting in and out of his cuts.&nbsp; Natural pass catcher that reels in the pass and then gets downfield.&nbsp; He can high-point passes in the endzone, adjusts well to the ball in the air, and has an innate ability to find weaknesses over the middle vs zone.&nbsp; Can line up in line or outside being effective equally.&nbsp; Solid blocker at the line along with downfield for fellow offensive weapons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212319"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a97ec19cc65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a junior Anderson reeled in 46 catches for 524 yards and 8 scores for the 4A runners up.&nbsp; He has a huge frame at 6'7" and 230 pounds.&nbsp; Can line up both on the line or outside.&nbsp; Big time jump ball threat that high points them snatching them out of the air before the DB can have a shot at it.&nbsp; Wide catch radius.&nbsp; Has some vertical pop as well finding the seams of the defense.&nbsp; More than capable blocker with his tenacity for blocking downfield.&nbsp; When he has the ball in his hands after the catch or running with the ball he is tough to bring down with the power he runs with.&nbsp; Has some Gronk like qualities with way he plays and runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399937"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a97ec19ccac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mueller is a 6'6" 240 pound tight end that primarily showed off his blocking on tape.&nbsp; Good in-line player that can move bodies up front in the run game powering with his lower half while latching on to the defender. In drill tape he shows pass catching ability with crisp routes and vertical potential.&nbsp; Broad shouldered and powerful dual sport athlete has his best football ahead of him after not starting until his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Zack Becker","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"195","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2407","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Stevenson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a97ec19cd54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mueller is a 6'6" 240 pound tight end that primarily showed off his blocking on tape.&nbsp; Good in-line player that can move bodies up front in the run game powering with his lower half while latching on to the defender. In drill tape he shows pass catching ability with crisp routes and vertical potential.&nbsp; Broad shouldered and powerful dual sport athlete has his best football ahead of him after not starting until his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1585186"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a97ec19cd9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kodosky was a big reason for York getting to the state title game.&nbsp; The 6'2" 175 pound tight end is a vertical threat that can line up on the outside.&nbsp; Such a smooth athlete that is a good route runner and makes plays downfield with his speed and ability to adjust to the ball in the air.&nbsp; Soft hands on passes to all levels.&nbsp; Finds weakness in the defense sitting down there for his QB to find him.&nbsp; Capable blocker as well, but is a receiving threat first.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1593745"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a97ec19cddf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bretag is a 6'3" 205 pound tight end that can line up in-line or out of the slot.  Like the size and fluid route running.  Good athlete that snatches catches out of the air.  Definitely a pass catcher first, but does have some potential as a blocker too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!  Here is a look at some of the best tight ends in the 2026 class in Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1!

Alabama
Mack Sutter

Mack Sutter

IL
TE
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 220
POS TE
CLASS 2026
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Mack
Sutter TE
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
Weight
220
HS
Dunlap
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Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1
Sutter is one of the top tight ends in the country.  The 6’5″ 215 pound tight end is...
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Alabama
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State: Illinois
School: Dunlap
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Mississippi
JC Anderson

JC Anderson

IL
TE
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 230
POS TE
CLASS 2026
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JC
Anderson TE
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
Weight
230
HS
Mt. Zion
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IL
Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1
As a junior Anderson reeled in 46 catches for 524 yards and 8 scores for the 4A runners...
Written by Scott Burgess
Mississippi
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JC Anderson

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State: Illinois
School: Mt. Zion
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Colorado
Gavin Mueller

Gavin Mueller

IL
TE
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 240
POS TE
CLASS 2026
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Gavin
Mueller TE
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
Weight
240
HS
South Elgin
|
IL
Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1
Mueller is a 6’6″ 240 pound tight end that primarily showed off his blocking on tape.  Good in-line...
Written by Scott Burgess
Colorado
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Gavin Mueller

State: Illinois
School: South Elgin
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Zack Becker

Zack Becker

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 195
POS TE
CLASS 2026

Zack Becker

School: Stevenson
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Simon Kodosky

Simon Kodosky

IL
TE
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 175
POS TE
CLASS 2026
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Simon
Kodosky TE
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
175
HS
York
|
IL
Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1
Kodosky was a big reason for York getting to the state title game.  The 6’2″ 175 pound tight...
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Simon Kodosky

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School: York
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Finn Bretag

Finn Bretag

IL
TE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 220
POS TE
CLASS 2026
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Finn
Bretag TE
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
220
HS
Naperville North
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IL
Film Room: 2026 Tight Ends Pt 1
Bretag is a 6’3″ 205 pound tight end that can line up in-line or out of the slot. ...
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