Power Ranking the Tight End Rooms in the NFC North

In the NFC North, the tight end room is an important aspect to consider as the preseason begins and teams prepare for the upcoming regular season. The 2025 draft pick, Loveland, had a standout rookie year with 58 receptions, 713 yards, and six touchdowns, and is expected to take on a larger role in Chicago's passing game next year. On the other hand, Kmet is considered the best tight end two (TE2) in the division, having had a career-best season with 73 catches, 719 yards, and six touchdowns before being injured.

The Chicago Bears have two young wide receivers, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden, which highlights the importance of having multiple tight ends capable of producing big numbers to support quarterback Caleb Williams. Before getting injured last year, Kraft was on pace to be an All-Pro, recording 32 catches, 489 yards, and six touchdowns in just eight games.

Musgrave, a former second-round pick, was drafted to be the future TE1 in Green Bay, but injuries and ineffectiveness led to Caleb K. joining the team as a backup tight end. LaPorta, while not achieving his rookie season's numbers, is still capable of being a top-10 TE if healthy.

On the other side of the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings have seen their star tight end, Hockenson, show flashes of his Pro Bowl potential in the past. With 247 receptions, 2,372 yards, and 11 touchdowns in four years, Hockenson is one of the best at his position. Quarterback Sam Olsen has never been close to reaching similar statistical milestones in his career, and it is expected that he will put up similar numbers next season.

The final tight end in the NFC North is Oliver, who has never reached more than 22 catches, 258 yards, or four touchdowns in a single season, and is expected to put up similar stats for the Chicago Bears next year.