The University of the University of Technology's Eddie Brown has ranked the top 23 tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft, ranking them at 6th and 6th in an athletically gifted tight end class. Sadiq, the fourth-ranked athlete in the 202023 class, was ranked fourth with a Relative Athletic Score of 9.52. Stowers, who also won the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy, is expected to be drafted or signed as a priority free agent. Delp, who ran a 4.49 40 at Georgia's pro day and ran a 40-yard dash at Georgia’s pro day, is predicted to be in the middle of Day 2. Stower is considered a modern NFL tight end, with his performance at the combine contributing significantly to his draft stock. However, questions remain about his size, hands, consistency, and whether his production matches these traits.