The biggest name on the Bengals is without a doubt, the rankings riser and D1 prospect Noah Tieden Noah Tieden 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Blaine | 2026 State MN . Holding three D1 offers from Montana, Western Illinois, and Northern Iowa, Tieden was one of the most productive pass catchers from last season, and is the most productive returner in 2025. On his tape, Tieden shows that he can really do it all. He can lay out for passes and is a reliable target with a massive catch radius. He can reel down balls in tightly contested traffic, but also has shown utility as a blocking tight end in a pro-style offense. Tieden is going to be one of the Bengals’ biggest weapons next season.

Noah Tieden Noah Tieden 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Blaine | 2026 State MN is a premium TE who’s presence helped contribute Blaine to post their first winning record since 2020. Tieden led the team last season with 28 receptions for 342 yards and 4 touchdowns. Tieden was seen lined up in a variety of positions last season, whether in a natural TE position on the line, as a wing-TE, in the slot, and on the outside, Tieden has plenty of versatility on the offense, and he proved to be a reliable option in the passing-game, utilizing his size, length, and great hands well to catch nearly everything that went his way, including some difficult sideline throws and catches through traffic. Tieden shows great route-running and footwork and has an impressive amount of burst on his breaks given his size. Tieden is just as reliable as a blocker, gaining leverage on defenders fairly easily thanks to his length, which helped guide Blaine to over 2400 yards on the ground last season. Tieden has D1 offers from Montana, Northern Iowa, and Western Illinois, and he could be due for a lot more by the end of his senior campaign.

An impressive TE/WR hybrid player for Blaine, Noah Tieden Noah Tieden 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Blaine | 2026 State MN continues to make his case as one of the best TE prospects coming out of Minnesota for the class of 2026. Tieden flashed his strength during the event, and he utilized his hands well to get off blocks against press coverage. Proving to be a clear physical mismatch for opposing DBs on Sunday, Tieden moves pretty well for his size, opening his hips and showing solid speed running routes. Tieden will enter his senior campaign as a clear X-factor for Blaine’s offense, and if he can build a bit more weight, he could see his stock increase significantly heading into the 2025 season.

Once again the Bengals have produced another built tight end. Tieden is a high-level red zone threat who adapts well to the ball while it’s in the air. He works to get himself open in contested airspace, and he properly maximizes his giant catch radius. His release off the line of scrimmage is elusive when he’s lined up as a true tight end, especially for his size. Tieden will downblock for two seconds, before releasing into the endzone clear and away from defenders. Perhaps his greatest strength however is his talent for bringing down tightly contested passes. Repeatedly on his tape, he’ll snag a ball and then take an absolute lick from a linebacker across the middle, and still bring the ball down securely. Ahead of his senior season, Tieden looks like an NSIC scholarship athlete who could make a giant impact in 2025.