Dynasty News: 2024 Changes at Tight End

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This summer, we will examine the dynasty news through the lens of the three key aspects for dynasty managers: talent, value, and opportunity.

Identifying the correct talent level is the first order of business. Understanding the appropriate level of talent determines whether it is pursuing a correct valuation and comprehension of the opportunity.

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It takes success in all three areas to be a successful dynasty manager. In today’s  “Dynasty News,” we will examine the rookie tight ends, their veteran counterparts who changed teams, and their relative impact on dynasty teams. We will start with the rookies.

1.13 Brock Bowers, Las Vegas

Bowers was hyped for years at Georgia. He is a great player, one who struggled at times to stay healthy in college. With last year’s first-rounder, Michael Mayer, already in the fold, this was a curious pick for the Raiders. In dynasty, we like Bowers, but Las Vegas is a team still rebuilding so there may be a lean dynasty year or two. Many expected the team to select a quarterback in the draft, but six were surprisingly selected before the Raiders pick at 13. Bowers may have been the team’s consolation prize more than a pre-draft target. With draft capital and high expectations, dynasty managers should tread carefully. The talent is there for an elite dynasty career, though it may take a couple of years to transpire.

2.53 Ben Sinnott, Washington

Sinnott rose in draft status after the NFL Combine and is the starter of the future in Washington. The Commanders signed Zach Ertz in free agency and will give Sinnott time to mature into the pros. He is a great athlete and showed outstanding receiving ability at Kansas State. If Ertz starts the season quickly, Sinnott is a definite buy in dynasty leagues. He will be a centerpiece in the Washington offense for many years to come. The rookie has already made waves in preseason. The buy window is closing quickly. 

3.82 Tip Reiman, Arizona

Reiman was drafted as a blocker, not a receiver. He was a great blocker at Illinois and has NFL size (6-foot-5, 270 pounds). The pick is surprising as the Cardinals already have a great young player at the position, Trey McBride. Reiman is a good athlete and could develop into McBride’s replacement if Arizona lets him walk in free agency, which is doubtful.

4.101 Ja'Tavion Sanders, Carolina

Sanders was thought to be a day-two pick but landed in a great situation for dynasty purposes. He was an elite high school prospect who was productive at Texas. The Panthers have had injuries at the position, thrusting Sanders to the top of the depth chart, and it is his job to lose. Sanders has solid dynasty upside and could become a dynasty starter in a year or two.

4.107 Theo Johnson, NY Giants

After the sudden retirement of Darren Waller, Johnson was thrust into the competition for the Giants' starting job. He did not have much production at Penn State, but tested off the charts in the run-up to the draft so the fourth-round pick might have surprised some. Some reports have Johnson already ahead of Daniel Bellinger and the rest of the New York tight ends. He has solid dynasty upside with draft capital and elite athleticism.

4.115 Erick All Jr., Cincinnati

All continues the tradition of Iowa tight ends. With good size (6-foot-5, 250 pounds) and speed, All has a chance to be roster-worthy in dynasty leagues if he can stay healthy – something that All struggled with at Iowa. Mike Gesicki is ahead of him on the depth chart, and the Bengals have not utilized the position much during Coach Taylor’s tenure. All is worth a dynasty stash if you have space, but there are others on the list who we like better.