The Cleveland Browns found a productive tight end in rookie Harold Fannin Jr. in 2025.
A third-round selection, Fannin Jr. led the Browns with 72 receptions, a franchise record by a rookie, 731 receiving
yards, and six touchdowns.
Unfortunately for David Njoku, the club’s No. 1 tight end, the season was a struggle as he was limited to just 12 games because of a knee injury. Njoku was still able to finish second on the Browns with four touchdown receptions, fourth in receptions (33), and fourth in receiving yards (293).
Njoku is set to be a free agent this offseason, and if the Browns do not re-sign him, they are going to be in the market for a player to pair with Fannin. That is presumably part of the “critical 120 days” to rebuild the franchise, which, according to general manager Andrew Berry, will include a “heavy investment” in the offensive side of the ball.
If tight end is on Berry’s offseason to-do list, this weekend’s Senior Bowl is an opportunity to see some of the available players in action one last time. And while some of the top prospects opt to skip the game, the Browns will be there checking things out.
Here is a breakdown of the tight ends to watch during the game
Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 262 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 14 games, 15 receptions, 169 yards, 11.2 yards per catch, 12 receiving yards per game, 2 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 55 games, 65 receptions, 761 yards, 11.7 yards per catch, 13.8 receiving yards per game, 4 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Sixth Round
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: N/A
John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 251 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 9 games, 24 receptions, 217 yards, 9.0 yards per catch, 24.1 receiving yards per game, 1 receiving touchdown
Career Receiving Stats: 43 games, 80 receptions, 1,023 yards, 12.8 yards per catch, 23.8 receiving yards per game, 7 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Sixth Round
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: No. 160 (overall) and No. 15 among tight ends
Josh Cuevas, Alabama
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 252 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 12 games, 37 receptions, 411 yards, 11.1 yards per catch, 34.3 receiving yards per game, 4 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 40 games, 57 receptions, 793 yards, 13.9 yards per catch, 19.8 receiving yards per game, 6 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Sixth Round
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: No. 113 (overall) and No. 9 among tight ends
Tanner Koziol, Houston
Height/Weight: 6-foot-6, 245 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 74 receptions, 727 yards, 9.8 yards per catch, 55.9 receiving yards per game, 6 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 49 games, 237 receptions, 2,234 yards, 9.4 yards per catch, 45.6 receiving yards per game, 24 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Fifth Round
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: No. 152 (overall) and No. 13 among tight ends
Justin Joly, North Carolina State
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 251 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 12 games, 49 receptions, 489 yards, 10.0 yards per catch, 40.8 receiving yards per game, 7 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 49 games, 166 receptions, 1,978 yards, 11.9 yards per catch, 40.4 receiving yards per game, 15 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Third Round
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: No. 86 (overall) and No. 6 among tight ends
Sam Roush, Stanford
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 259 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 12 games, 49 receptions, 545 yards, 11.1 yards per catch, 45.4 receiving yards per game, 2 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 48 games, 119 receptions, 1,201 yards, 10.1 yards per catch, 25.0 receiving yards per game, 4 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Undrafted Free Agent
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: No. 102 (overall) and No. 7 among tight ends
DJ Rogers, TCU
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 242 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 34 receptions, 319 yards, 9.4 yards per catch, 24.5 receiving yards per game, 2 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 53 games, 53 receptions, 539 yards, 10.2 yards per catch, 10.2 receiving yards per game, 5 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Undrafted Free Agent
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: N/A
Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 250 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 19 receptions, 198 yards, 10.4 yards per catch, 15.2 receiving yards per game, 3 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 38 games, 38 receptions, 417 yards, 11.0 yards per catch, 8.0 receiving yards per game, 4 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Seventh round
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: No. 174 (overall) and No. 17 among tight ends
Dan Villari, Syracuse
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 243 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 12 games, 39 receptions, 412 yards, 10.6 yards per catch, 34.3 receiving yards per game, 0 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 48 games, 66 receptions, 671 yards, 10.2 yards per catch, 14.0 receiving yards per game, 3 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Seventh round
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: N/A
Matthew Hibner, SMU
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 252 pounds
2025 Receiving Stats: 13 games, 31 receptions, 436 yards, 14.1 yards per catch, 33.5 receiving yards per game, 4 receiving touchdowns
Career Receiving Stats: 55 games, 57 receptions, 819 yards, 14.4 yards per catch, 14.9 receiving yards per game, 8 receiving touchdowns
Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: Undrafted Free Agent
PFF Ranking as of Publishing Date: No. 356 (overall) and No. 30 among tight ends
The Senior Bowl is the “premier college football all-star game and the official first step in the NFL Draft process.” The game will take place on January 31 at 2:30 p.m. at Hancock Whitney Stadium at the University of South Alabama. The NFL Network will televise the game.
