Trey McBride ranks second in PFF tight end rankings behind George Kittle
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals secured the second spot in the 2026 PFF tight end rankings, falling short of George Kittle. McBride set an NFL record for tight ends with 126 receptions in 2025, finishing just behind Puka Nacua. Despite his record-setting performance, Kittle retained the top ranking due to a higher overall PFF rating and his dual capability in receiving and blocking. McBride's performance established him as a leading pass catcher, marking a significant achievement for his career progression. The Cardinals will look to build on McBride's breakout seasons as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.
- •McBride had 126 receptions in 2025, a record for tight ends.
- •He finished second among tight ends in receiving yards with 1,239.
- •George Kittle is ranked first with a PFF rating of 90.7.
- •McBride's previous season also ranked second all-time for tight ends.
- •The Cardinals are looking to leverage McBride's skills in the next season.
- 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — Trey McBride will be top TE in 'NFL Top 100'
- 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Trey McBride falls short of top TE spot in PFF TE rankings
"With George Kittle coming in at No. 45, the only TE left to appear in the 'NFL Top 100' is Trey McBride.
"After a record-setting season, Trey McBride still can't beat out George Kittle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 1:28 PMTrey McBride will be top TE in 'NFL Top 100'
With George Kittle coming in at No. 45, the only TE left to appear in the 'NFL Top 100' is Trey McBride.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:56 PMTrey McBride falls short of top TE spot in PFF TE rankings
After a record-setting season, Trey McBride still can't beat out George Kittle.
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