Kyle Pitts ranks No. 8 among NFL tight ends in ESPN list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has been ranked eighth in ESPN’s annual list of the NFL's top-10 tight ends. This marking is a return to recognition for Pitts after not being ranked in 2025. The former No. 4 overall pick enjoyed a career-best season last year, with 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns. The Falcons have shown their commitment to him by granting a three-year extension worth up to $54 million. Pitts is expected to be a key part of the Falcons' passing game, likely serving as the No. 2 target behind Drake London.
- •Kyle Pitts ranked No. 8 among NFL tight ends by ESPN.
- •He had a career-best season last year with 88 catches.
- •Pitts signed a three-year extension worth up to $54 million.
- •He is projected as the Falcons' No. 2 passing option after Drake London.
- •Pitts aims to build on a promising 2025 season.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Pitts returns to ESPN rankings of NFL's top-10 tight ends
"Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts earns top-10 honors from NFL execs
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