Dynasty TE Rankings 2026: Tiers, TE Premium & Real Trade Costs
By Elliot — Founder, Dynasty Dealer · Published 2026-06-11 · 8 min read
Live dynasty TE tiers computed from real trade-market values — 47.6% of which come from TE-premium leagues. See what each tier costs, how TEP rewires the board, and the trade rules that follow. Refreshed every 12 hours.
Tier 1: The Difference Makers
| # | Player | Pos · Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brock Bowers | TE · LV | 8,900 |
| 2 | Trey McBride | TE · ARI | 7,877 |
| 3 | Tyler Warren | TE · IND | 6,646 |
Tier 2: The Every-Week Starters
| # | Player | Pos · Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Colston Loveland | TE · CHI | 6,216 |
| 5 | Sam LaPorta | TE · DET | 6,069 |
| 6 | Tucker Kraft | TE · GB | 5,963 |
| 7 | Isaiah Likely | TE · NYG | 5,952 |
Tier 3: The Matchup Plays
| # | Player | Pos · Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE · CLE | 5,457 |
| 9 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE · NYJ | 5,072 |
| 10 | George Kittle | TE · SF | 4,974 |
| 11 | Dalton Kincaid | TE · BUF | 4,697 |
Tier 4: The Developmental Bets
| # | Player | Pos · Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Brenton Strange | TE · JAX | 4,169 |
| 13 | Kyle Pitts Sr. | TE · ATL | 4,169 |
| 14 | Terrance Ferguson | TE · LAR | 3,930 |
Tier 5: The Deep Stashes
| # | Player | Pos · Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Travis Kelce | TE · KC | 3,662 |
| 16 | Dallas Goedert | TE · PHI | 3,578 |
| 17 | Juwan Johnson | TE · NO | 3,563 |
| 18 | Eli Stowers | TE · PHI | 3,535 |
| 19 | Michael Mayer | TE · LV | 3,532 |
| 20 | Eli Raridon | TE · NE | 3,458 |
| 21 | Jake Ferguson | TE · DAL | 3,396 |
| 22 | Chig Okonkwo | TE · WAS | 3,354 |
| 23 | Pat Freiermuth | TE · PIT | 3,302 |
| 24 | Oronde Gadsden | TE · LAC | 3,260 |
| 25 | Dawson Knox | TE · BUF | 3,175 |
| 26 | Mark Andrews | TE · BAL | 3,108 |
| 27 | AJ Barner | TE · SEA | 3,066 |
| 28 | T.J. Hockenson | TE · MIN | 3,065 |
| 29 | Hunter Henry | TE · NE | 3,028 |
| 30 | Cade Otton | TE · TB | 2,798 |
How are these dynasty TE rankings calculated?
The order comes from real trade prices: the engine solves the most recent 30 days of real Sleeper league trades and recalculates every 12 hours. Notably, 47.6% of those trades come from TE-premium leagues, so the values reflect a true blended market.
How much does TE premium change dynasty TE values?
Materially — TEP scoring lifts the whole position, and most for every-week starters. For a deal in a specific league, set the TE-premium toggle in the trade calculator so the numbers match your scoring.
Is it worth paying for an elite dynasty TE?
If you can get one without gutting your WR core, yes — the difference-maker tier is tiny, cannot be streamed, and holds value well. The drop to the next tier is severe, so overpaying to cross it by one slot is the most common TE mistake.