Under The Radar: Underrated 2026 Tight Ends To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2026 tight ends could have giant senior seasons in 2025...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1609531"],"_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-679a482fb09de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A promising tight end from Roswell with an impressive 6-foot-4 230-pound frame, James is fresh off a strong junior season last year where he proved to be one of the best run-blocking tight ends not only in Fulton County, but across the state for the 2026 class. He can help in the passing game and can be a weapon in the redzone, but he's a major weapon in the run game due to his physicality and ability to open up running lanes. He's a tight end who could see more passes come his way as a senior next season. His best football is still way ahead of him and thats good news for the Blessed Trinity Titans in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577552"],"_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-679a482fb0a44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fast-rising tight end in Atlanta with outstanding size and natural athleticism at 6-foot-7 200-pounds, Worthy is a dominant basketball player who opened a lot of eyes on the gridiron last fall during his first season playing football. He's a big target in the passing game who hauled in 27 passes last season for just under 400 yards and five touchdowns. He shows strong hands, he's tough to bring down after the catch, and he's earned D1 offers from N.C State and South Florida with more likely on the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306146"],"_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-679e633f8f16b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 2026 tight end on the rise in Gainesville who showed last year that he can make an impact both as a pass-catcher and as a physical blocker in the run game, Williamson brings an excellent frame at 6-foot-3 230-pounds and the ability to bury defenders into the ground. He blocks well in space, plays with good leverage, and was a big part of the Gainesville offense last season. Ranked as the No. 7 TE prospect in Georgia for the 2026 class, Williamson caught just 13 passes last season for 130 yards and two touchdowns, but as a senior next fall, look for Williamson to possibly see more passes come his way in his final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["683096"],"_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-679e633f8f1cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A multi-sport standout out of Morgan County with impressive size and dependable hands in the passing game, Ainslie proved last season that he's one of the best tight end prospects in the Athens area. A multi-sport standout who also shines on the baseball diamond, Ainslee was a weapon last season as a junior who lined up at tight end or in the backfield. He caught 32passes as a junior for 428 yards and six touchdowns. He's tough to bring down after the catch and has no problem coming down with a tough catch down the field. He's currently ranked as the No. 11 tight end prospect in the state according to Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323156"],"_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-679e633f8f217"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another tough, physical tight end with size, this Athens native was a key member of another outstanding Prince Avenue team last year and made play after play in the passing game. The athletic 6-foot-3 230-pounder uses his size to his advantage and can be a mismatch in single coverage and in the redzone. He caught 29 passes last season for 375 yards and six touchdowns, giving the Wolverines a sure-handed weapon down the field. When he wasn't catching passes, he was blocking his butt off for his teammates. He's ranked as the No. 9 TE prospect and earned recent offers from Kennesaw State and Charlotte so far this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->