Rising Stars: 2026 Tight Ends Who Stood Out – Part 2

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155881"],"_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-67ec98ba6cb8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155881' first='Ethan' last='Kresinski'] is a good athlete who excelled as a tight end for Mars last year. He does a good job of catching the ball and making defenders miss. He does a nice job of running routes and finding the opening in the zone. He is also a good blocker who did a nice job of being a blocker with his hand down in a 3-point stance, and when he was moved around the formation. He is also a good edge defender who does an excellent job of engaging with offensive tackles, maintaining the edge, and making plays in the offensive backfield. Kresinski is a good player on both sides of the ball with excellent skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Junior Season Highlights. 2nd Team All Conference DE-6'2, 225 C/O 2026- 3.5 GPA 724-332-5659 <a href="https://t.co/W6mXC9Pk8p">https://t.co/W6mXC9Pk8p</a>. ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKasper?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKasper</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/MarsHSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarsHSFootball</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/ToddJochem?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ToddJochem</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a>⁩</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1155881' first='Ethan' last='Kresinski'] (@Ethan_Kresinski) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ethan_Kresinski/status/1857434415250461087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940970"],"_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-67ec98ba6cc03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='940970' first='Kurtis' last='Crossman'] is a good player who does a nice job as a tight end, being moved all over the formation. He can be sent in motion and block on the edge. He is a good blocker when he comes in motion.  He is a weapon that can be used in a variety of different passing concepts. When he catches the ball, he shows soft hands as he can catch the ball well. His ability to chip against defenders and be an outlet in the flat is a good safety net for the quarterback. He is also a good edge defender who uses his hands well to engage with offensive tackles and rip through them. Crossman is a good two-way player with impressive tight-end traits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights, Don't miss out‼️<br>6'3 220 TE/DE 4.0GPA<br>1st Team All EPC TE/DE<br>1st Team All Area Lehigh Vally Live DE<br>1st Team All area Morning Call TE<br>Defensive MVP Thanksgiving Day Game <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJohnLoose?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJohnLoose</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCCalhoun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCCalhoun</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRoeder?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRoeder</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_MBrock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_MBrock</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Smith_gs13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Smith_gs13</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTHowle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTHowle</a>…</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='940970' first='Kurtis' last='Crossman'] (@kurtis_crossman) <a href="https://twitter.com/kurtis_crossman/status/1886273260624450003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155880"],"_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-67ec98ba6cc55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155880' first='Benji' last='Ravitz'] is a good blocking tight end for Upper Dublin. His ability to block in a 3-point stance, in the backfield as the fullback, or motion is impressive. In all 3 instances, his ability to block is next level as a tight end. He also does an excellent at catching the ball, especially on short to intermediate routes. Ravitz also shows good strength and is excellent as a defensive tackle when he is hard to move off his spot when he is a defensive lineman. Ravitz is a good two-way player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season highlights as <a href="https://twitter.com/UpperDublinFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UpperDublinFB</a> finished 9-4 with a share of the SOL title. Two way starter all 13 games.<br><br>TE - All Conference Honorable Mention <br>10 catches, 53 yards<br><br>DE<br>58 tackles, 2 sacks<br>1 INT returned for TD<br>2 pass deflections <a href="https://t.co/oe3pPxuDJ8">https://t.co/oe3pPxuDJ8</a>…</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1155880' first='Benji' last='Ravitz'] (@BenjiRavitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjiRavitz/status/1859093753228902596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156081"],"_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-67ec98ba6cc9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156081' first='Chris' last='DelSantro'] is a versatile athlete as a tight end. In a lot of ways, he is a modern tight end that everyone is looking for. His ability to play all over the field is impressive. Last year, Scranton played him as an off-the-ball wing and as a slot receiver. At both positions, he is a devastating blocker. He can be used in a variety of blocking schemes. In one play, they ran a wham scheme, and he was a lead blocker and blocked the defensive tackle, which is an impressive block for a tight end. Then he is a weapon in the passing game. He shows good speed and can catch passes in the open field and make bigger plays out of them. DelSantro is an underrated player in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">check out my post season highlights.<br>TE/FB from scranton highschool #9<br>6'1 225<br>class of 26'<a href="https://t.co/YbAsG3BHYU">https://t.co/YbAsG3BHYU</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Cinjun_Erskine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cinjun_Erskine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMaxWarden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMaxWarden</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachwilson2333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachwilson2333</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMaxWarner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMaxWarner</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRoPo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRoPo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMASSDCoachMcC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMASSDCoachMcC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTaylor_OL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTaylor_OL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156081' first='Chris' last='DelSantro'] (@cdelsantro82) <a href="https://twitter.com/cdelsantro82/status/1853103512747471104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155890"],"_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-67ec98ba6cce4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155890' first='Jake' last='Lukac'] is an outstanding athlete who played as a tight end and a defensive end for State College. As a tight end, he is a weapon in the passing game. He is excellent at catching the ball in the middle of the field in traffic. I like how he shows that he is going to block and then release into the field for a route. He is also a good blocker who can move all over the field as a blocker. Then, as an edge defender, he sets the edge and keeps it contained well. He also shows good pass-rushing moves. Lukac is a dynamic athlete on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlight Tape<a href="https://t.co/nK0TfhmHew">https://t.co/nK0TfhmHew</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1155890' first='Jake' last='Lukac'] (@jake_lukac) <a href="https://twitter.com/jake_lukac/status/1873433148081807399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->