Bears lead NFC North tight end rankings for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The NFC North tight end rankings for 2026 highlight strong talent across the division. The Chicago Bears' Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet top the list, showcasing their depth after heavy draft investments. The Detroit Lions follow with Sam LaPorta and Tyler Conklin, though LaPorta's health is a concern after an injury. The Green Bay Packers' Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave are third, with Kraft recovering from an ACL tear, while the Minnesota Vikings round out the rankings with T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver, facing uncertainty in Hockenson's role due to contract status. This summer, teams will look to strengthen their positions ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Bears invested multiple early-round picks in tight ends.
- •Loveland recorded over 700 receiving yards in his rookie season.
- •LaPorta's injury impacted Lions' performance last season.
- •Kraft aims to return strong after ACL injury.
- •Hockenson's contract status remains uncertain for the Vikings.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — NFC North TE Rankings for 2026
"The latest in our NFC North positional rankings sees us take a look at the tight end position. This is […]
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