Rising Stars: 2026 Tight Ends Who Stood Out – Part 1

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647246"],"_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-67e5ff7fbb76f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647246' first='Adam' last='Gehm'] is a big, physical, and athletic tight end. He has excellent versatility; he can play as an inline tight end or in the slot. At both positions, he does a nice job as a blocker. He locks onto defenders and drives them off the ball. He runs good routes and knows how to create space and get open. He is particularly good at crossing routes. He also has excellent hands and catches most passes thrown in his direction. Gehm projects as a division 1 football player who recently picked up his 17th offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBradSalem?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBradSalem</a> I&#039;m blessed and honored to announce I have received my 17th D1 offer from Memphis! 🐅🔵⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/GasperMEMGM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GasperMEMGM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SVRaiderFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SVRaiderFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDohn247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianDohn247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanSnyderOn3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RyanSnyderOn3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PghSportsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PghSportsNow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/3iQoqG0BYX">pic.twitter.com/3iQoqG0BYX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='647246' first='Adam' last='Gehm'] 3⭐️TE (@adam_gehm) <a href="https://twitter.com/adam_gehm/status/1905424687246836082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054456"],"_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-67e5ff7fbb7d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The biggest thing that stands out from [player_tooltip player_id='1054456' first='Carter' last='Bashir']'s film is his size (6'4 inches tall) and athleticism. You do not see many football players move like him. As a tight end, he shows good athletic ability and can run past most linebackers and certain defensive backs. He also shows a good ability to catch the ball. He is also a menace at defensive tackle, and he is next to impossible to move off his spot. He does a good job of penetrating the offense and creating issues for them, as he commonly makes plays in the offensive backfield. Bashir recently picked up his 9th Division 1 offer from Temple. He is a talented player that a college will be happy to have when he graduates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["516299"],"_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-67e5ff7fbb81d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='516299' first='Ryan' last='Kerchner'] is an old-school type who is completely comfortable putting his hand down in a 3-point stance. He is probably one of the best blocking tight ends in Pennsylvania. He is excellent at firing off the ball and blocking all different types of defenders. Then, when he blocks them, he has the strength to drive off the ball edge players and linebackers. In the passing game, he is excellent as well. He does a good job of running routes and constantly getting open. He is good at chipping on the line of scrimmage and then dropping in the flat to catch passes. He is also good at deeper routes by running downfield to catch the ball. Kerchner is a talented tight end who can do it all on the football field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After an amazing conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBCosh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBCosh</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Oehl13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Matt_Oehl13</a> I'm grateful to announce I've received an offer from <a href="https://twitter.com/StonyBrookFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StonyBrookFB</a>!!! Thank you to all the coaches and staff who made it possible!! <a href="https://t.co/ZjvkXh2M2A">pic.twitter.com/ZjvkXh2M2A</a></p>&mdash; Ryan “The Giraffe” Kerchner (@kerch_8) <a href="https://twitter.com/kerch_8/status/1899181911433674807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941129"],"_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-67e5ff7fbb85e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='941129' first='Liam' last='Fuller'] is a huge target in the passing game (6'6 inches tall), and Bishop McDevitt used him in that way to create matchups to throw him the ball. Fuller's ability to run several different routes as well is impressive, as he can run every type of route in the passing tree. He is particularly good at running seam routes or crossing routes where he can use his body to shield defenders and make catches. Fuller is also a good blocker who blocks both the run game and the passing game well. Fuller is a good two-way player as a tight end who can block and catch the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/agtg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#agtg</a> After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBCosh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBCosh</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Oehl13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Matt_Oehl13</a> I'm honored to announce I've received an offer from Stony Brook!<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWeachter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWeachter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/McD_Football_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@McD_Football_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gobigrecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gobigrecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dan_sostek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dan_sostek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RMackes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMackes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/chancepowell5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chancepowell5</a> <a href="https://t.co/vdUYozBNUA">pic.twitter.com/vdUYozBNUA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='941129' first='Liam' last='Fuller'] (@LiamFuller88) <a href="https://twitter.com/LiamFuller88/status/1900268217907507675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939672"],"_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-67e5ff7fbb89c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='939672' first='Quinn' last='Gallagher'] is a good tight end who is equally as good in the run game as he is in the passing game. His ability to run routes is excellent. He understands how to get in and out of breaks well and shows good speed to separate from defenders. He also catches the ball well. He is also a good blocker, but could get better in this area. Gallagher has a chance, with his size (6'5 inches), to develop into an even better player next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can&#039;t wait to get down there. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGoldrich?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGoldrich</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Delaware_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Delaware_FB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKyle3319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKyle3319</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FordsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FordsFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/BcOm3X2NLa">pic.twitter.com/BcOm3X2NLa</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='939672' first='Quinn' last='Gallagher'] (@FQuinnGall) <a href="https://twitter.com/FQuinnGall/status/1897806815707959679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->