Heath Cummings releases 2026 fantasy football tight end tiers

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Heath Cummings releases 2026 fantasy football tight end tiers

Summary

Fantasy football analyst Heath Cummings has updated his 2026 player tiers for the tight end position. The new rankings elevate Colston Loveland into the top tier alongside Brock Bowers and Trey McBride based on late-season performance projections. Cummings notes that improved depth at the position provides managers with more viable options this year. The analysis highlights Sam LaPorta and Kyle Pitts as potential breakout candidates who could outscore Tyler Warren. Meanwhile, concerns regarding injury recovery and target competition influenced the placement of players like Tucker Kraft, George Kittle, and Harold Fannin Jr. within the lower tiers.

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Key Details

•Colston Loveland joins Brock Bowers and Trey McBride in the top tier of projections.
•Sam LaPorta and Kyle Pitts move into Tier 2 following coaching changes.
•Tucker Kraft remains a Tier 3 option as he continues recovering from an ACL injury.
•Isaiah Likely occupies a standalone tier due to uncertainty regarding his role in the offense.
•Travis Kelce and George Kittle are placed in Tier 5 amid concerns over age and target volume.

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2:50 PMCBS Sports — Heath Cummings' 2026 Fantasy football TE tiers 3.0: Colston Loveland joins the elite as tight end depth grows

What they're saying

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Tier 1 represents a youth movement at tight end, while improved depth across the position gives Fantasy managers more viable options than ever
— CBS Sportsby Heath Cummings

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