3 Mid-Round Value Tight Ends

Fantasy & Gambling expert Frank Taddeo provides 3 mid-round value tight ends that will exceed your modest expectations this season.

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Fantasy & Gambling expert Frank Taddeo provides 3 mid-round value tight ends that will exceed your modest expectations this season.

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Frankie is a Villanova alumni who created the first Casino Fantasy Sports program in Vegas book. He was the 2019 FFWC 10K Top Gun Champion & 2017 + 2018 Back-to-Back Top 100 Players in World Invit. Champ! He is a sports fanatic, a Vegas whisperer, and a horse racing expert handicapper!

2025 Rookie Profile: Kaleb Johnson
April 21, 2025
2025 Rookie Profile: Kaleb Johnson (RB), Iowa Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy‘s annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Kaleb Johnson, a deep dive into the promising Iowa running back. Resume Kaleb Johnson, a redshirt […]

2025 Rookie Profile: Kaleb Johnson (RB), Iowa
Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy's annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Kaleb Johnson, a deep dive into the promising Iowa running back.
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Kaleb Johnson, a redshirt senior running back from Iowa, emerged as one of the premier backs in the 2025 NFL Draft class after a breakout 2024 season. A three-star recruit from Hamilton High School in Ohio, Johnson committed to Iowa over offers from West Virginia, Pittsburgh, and Michigan State. He set the Hawkeyes’ freshman rushing record in 2022 with 779 yards. He battled injuries in 2023 and exploded in 2024, earning First-Team All-Big Ten, Big Ten Running Back of the Year, and Second-Team AP All-American honors. A finalist for the Doak Walker Award, Johnson declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. College Stats 2022 (Freshman): 13 games, 151 carries, 779 yards (5.2 YPC), 6 rushing TDs; 4 receptions, 27 yards; 14 kick returns, 363 yards 2023 (Sophomore): 10 games (3 missed due to ankle injury), 117 carries, 463 yards (4.0 YPC), 3 rushing TDs; 3 receptions, 25 yards 2024 (Junior): 12 games, 240 carries, 1,537 yards (6.4 YPC), 21 rushing TDs; 22 receptions, 188 yards, 2 receiving TDs Career Totals: 35 games, 508 carries, 2,779 yards (5.5 YPC), 30 rushing TDs; 29 receptions, 240 yards, 2 receiving TDs; 0 fumbles on 537 touches Notable: Ranked 7th in FBS rushing yards (2024), 2nd in breakaway yards (861), 4th in yards after contact (1,060), 48.9% dominator rating (99th percentile). Measurables Johnson’s size-speed combination is elite, with a sturdy, muscular frame ideal for a power back. His 22 MPH GPS-tracked speed in 2024 and 43 explosive runs (10+ yards) highlight his breakaway ability, though his long speed and agility are average for the position. Height: 6’1” Weight: 224 lbs Arm Length: 33” Hand Size: 9 5/8” 40-Yard Dash: 4.57 seconds 10-Yard Split: 1.62 seconds
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2025 Rookie Profile: Emeka Egbuka
April 18, 2025
2025 Rookie Profile: Emeka Egbuka (WR) Ohio State Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy‘s annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Emeka Egbuka looks at our No. 2 wideout in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Emeka […]

2025 Rookie Profile: Emeka Egbuka (WR) Ohio State
Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy's annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Emeka Egbuka looks at our No. 2 wideout in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Emeka Egbuka, a standout wide receiver from Ohio State, enters the 2025 NFL Draft as one of the most polished and dependable prospects in his class. Ohio State has earned the moniker "Wide Receiver U" by consistently producing elite NFL talent, including Marvin Harrison Jr. (2024 No. 4 overall pick), Garrett Wilson (2022 No. 10 overall), Chris Olave (2022 No. 11 overall), and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2023 No. 20 overall). Egbuka follows in their footsteps, bringing a technically refined skill set, high football IQ, and a track record of production in big moments. While he may lack the elite physical traits of some peers, his savvy route running, reliable hands, and versatility make him a high-floor prospect poised to contribute early in his NFL career.
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High School: Steilacoom High School (DuPont, WA), consensus five-star recruit, No. 1 WR and No. 9 overall player in 2021 class (247Sports). Named Washington Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior, amassing 199 receptions, 3,987 yards, and 61 TDs over his prep career, including a record-setting 18-catch state championship game. College: Ohio State (2021–2024), early enrollee, played alongside NFL-bound receivers like Harrison, Wilson, Olave, and Smith-Njigba. Became Ohio State’s all-time leader in career receptions (205). Helped lead Ohio State to the 2024 National Championship, with six receptions in the title game. Earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2022. Other: Showed special-teams value as a freshman, leading the Big Ten in kickoff return average (29.0 yards per return). Team captain in 2024, demonstrating leadership and toughness.
College Stats
2021 (Freshman): 11 games, 9 receptions, 191 yards (21.2 YPC), 0 TDs; 20 kickoff returns for 580 yards (29.0 avg.). 2022 (Sophomore): 13 games, 74 receptions, 1,151 yards (15.6 YPC), 10 TDs; 11 carries, 87 yards, 2 TDs. 2023 (Junior): 10 games (missed three due to ankle injury requiring tightrope surgery), 41 receptions, 515 yards (12.6 YPC), 4 TDs. 2024 (Senior): 81 receptions, 1,011 yards (12.5 YPC), 10 TDs; broke Ohio State’s career receptions record (205). Career Totals: 50 games (38 starts), 205 receptions, 2,868 yards (14.0 YPC), 24 TDs; 23 carries, 150 yards, 2 TDs; 40 returns (22 kick, 18 punt), 725 yards. Notable: Against ranked opponents (8 games), totaled 51 receptions for 610 yards. Two 1,000-yard seasons, joining Marvin Harrison Jr. as the only Buckeyes to achieve this feat.
Measurables
Height: 6’1” Weight: 202 lbs Arm Length: 31.5” Hand Size: 9.625” 40-Yard Dash: 4.48 seconds Vertical Jump: 38” Short Shuttle: 4.12 seconds Relative Athletic Score (RAS): 9.27 (reflecting strong explosion and short-area quickness) Notes: Egbuka’s athletic profile is good but not elite, with above-average acceleration, fluidity, and change-of-direction ability. His 4.30 40-yard dash reported at Ohio State’s Junior Day (unverified) suggests potential for better speed than his combine time indicates.
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2025 Rookie Profile: Colston Loveland
April 16, 2025
2025 Rookie Profile: Colston Loveland (TE) Michigan Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy‘s annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Colston Loveland, a deep dive into the presumed first-round tight end. Resume Colston Loveland, a 6’5″, […]

2025 Rookie Profile: Colston Loveland (TE) Michigan
Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy's annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Colston Loveland, a deep dive into the presumed first-round tight end.
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Colston Loveland, a 6'5", 245-pound tight end from Gooding, Idaho, emerged as one of the premier tight end prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class. A multi-sport athlete in high school, Loveland starred in football and basketball, earning Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year honors in 2021 as a four-star recruit. At Gooding High School, he set single-game (19) and single-season (91) reception records, amassing 235 catches for 3,139 yards and 35 touchdowns, while also contributing as a linebacker and defensive end. At Michigan, Loveland quickly established himself despite playing in a run-heavy offense. As a true freshman in 2022, he appeared in 14 games, starting six, and recorded 16 receptions for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns. His sophomore year in 2023 was a breakout, with 45 catches for 649 yards and 4 touchdowns, earning First-Team All-Big Ten honors and contributing to Michigan’s National Championship run. As a junior in 2024, despite inconsistent quarterback play and a shoulder injury that sidelined him for three games, he set a Michigan tight end single-season reception record with 56 catches for 582 yards and 5 touchdowns, earning Second-Team All-American honors. A Mackey Award finalist, Loveland declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, projected as a late first-round or early second-round pick.
Stats
Career (2022-2024, 39 games): 117 receptions, 1,466 yards (12.5 yards per catch), 11 touchdowns 2024 (Junior, 10 games): 56 receptions, 582 yards (10.4 yards per catch), 5 touchdowns 2023 (Sophomore, 15 games): 45 receptions, 649 yards (14.4 yards per catch), 4 touchdowns 2022 (Freshman, 14 games): 16 receptions, 235 yards (14.7 yards per catch), 2 touchdowns Notable Game (2024): 7 receptions, 112 yards vs. Oregon Advanced Metrics (2024, per PFF): 2.89 yards per route run vs. man coverage (4th among TEs), 2.10 yards per route run vs. zone coverage (10th), 3.4% drop rate (elite).

On top of being extremely smooth as an athlete and receiver, Colston Loveland looks pretty damn fast on tape. pic.twitter.com/junpCAk8ta
— Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) April 16, 2025

Measurables
Height: 6'5¾" Weight: 248 pounds
Arm Length: 32¾ inches
Hand Size: 10 inches 40-Yard Dash: Estimated 4.70 seconds (did not test at Combine or Pro Day due to shoulder injury)
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2025 Rookie Profile: Quinshon Judkins
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2025 Rookie Profile: Quinshon Judkins (RB) Ohio State Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy‘s annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Quinshon Judkins looks at the second of two highly-touted Ohio State rookie rushers. Resume Quinshon […]

2025 Rookie Profile: Quinshon Judkins (RB) Ohio State
Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy's annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Quinshon Judkins looks at the second of two highly-touted Ohio State rookie rushers.
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Quinshon Judkins emerged as a standout running back, beginning his college career at Ole Miss before transferring to Ohio State for his junior season. At Ole Miss, he burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2022, leading the SEC in rushing yards (1,567) and total touchdowns (17), earning First-Team All-SEC honors, SEC Freshman of the Year, and Freshman All-American recognition. In 2023, he continued his dominance with 1,158 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns, again securing First-Team All-SEC honors. Transferring to Ohio State in 2024, Judkins shared carries with TreVeyon Henderson but still delivered, helping the Buckeyes win a National Championship. He earned Third-Team All-Big Ten honors and declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after his junior year. Hailing from Pike Road, Alabama, Judkins was a three-star recruit who amassed 3,000+ rushing yards and 51 touchdowns in his final two high school seasons.
College Stats
2022 (Ole Miss): 274 carries, 1,567 yards (5.7 YPC), 16 rushing TDs; 15 receptions, 132 yards, 1 TD 2023 (Ole Miss): 271 carries, 1,158 yards (4.3 YPC), 15 rushing TDs; 22 receptions, 149 yards, 2 TDs 2024 (Ohio State): 194 carries, 1,060 yards (5.5 YPC), 14 rushing TDs; 22 receptions, 161 yards, 2 TDs Career Totals: 739 carries, 3,785 yards (5.1 YPC), 45 rushing TDs; 59 receptions, 442 yards, 5 TDs Notable: Fumbled just twice in three seasons, showcasing elite ball security. Posted PFF rushing grades between 87.1 and 90.7 across all three years. Forced 78 missed tackles in 2024, leading his draft class.
Measurables
Height: 6’0” Weight: 221 lbs 40-Yard Dash: 4.48 seconds Vertical Jump: 38.5 inches Broad Jump: 11’0” Arm Length: 30 1/4” Hand Size: 9 1/4” Relative Athletic Score (RAS): 9.88 (elite, ranking 23rd among RBs from 1987-2025) Judkins’s Combine performance highlighted his explosive lower body, with elite vertical and broad jump numbers, and his 4.48 40-yard dash was impressive for his size. His 10-yard split was tied for the second-fastest among RBs, underscoring his burst.
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