Jimmy Johnson once said that the Tight End is the greatest athlete on the field because of their versatility. This year could be the year of the Tight End with some major sleepers going to end up in the 2nd and 3rd round (like Fred Davis).
- John Carlson – Notre Dame
- Fred Davis – Southern Cal
- Martin Rucker – Missouri
- Dustin Keller – Purdue
- Craig Stevens – California
- Gary Barnidge – Louisville
- Adam Bishop – Nevada
- Jacob Tamme – Kentucky
- Tom Santi – Virginia
- Darrell Strong – Pittsburgh
- Mike Peterson – Northwest Missouri State
- Kellen Davis – Michigan State
- Joey Haynos – Maryland
- Kory Sperry – Colorado State
- Joe Jon Finley – Oklahoma