Fantasy managers shouldn't give up on the tight ends if they miss out on Travis Kelce, Darren Waller and George Kittle. Beyond the second-tier players at the position, a few late-round gems could fill a void in starting lineups.
Many fantasy drafters pass on tight ends until the middle rounds. According to Fantasy Football Calculator, only six have an average draft position (ADP) in the fifth round or earlier in 12-team point-per-reception leagues.
Coming out of Florida with 100 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns, Atlanta Falcons' rookie Kyle Pitts lists as a popular high-upside pick among tight ends, but he's a gamble with a 4.