Tight End is usually the one pick that is easiest to determine when you need to draft. Don't ever waste a pick in the first 4 rounds on one, even Antonio Gates or Dallas Clark.
I would expect that one or both of these Tight ends will be snatched up in the early to mid 5th round. This is the ideal time to get one of the elite Tight ends, if you are inclined to do so.
What you must avoid is missing out on the elite TEs and trying to compensate by drafting the best available TE left. If you are starring down the barrel of having to pick up Chris Cooley or worse, you might as well wait until the 9th or 10th round to get your first tight end.
If you don't get an elite Tight End in your draft, make sure that you have an adequate backup. Kellen Winslow and Tony Gonzalez should still be available later on in case you are in a pinch.
| Rank | Tight End | Team | Bye |
| 1 | Antonio Gates | SD | 10 |
| 2 | Dallas Clark | IND | 7 |
| 3 | Jermichael Findley | GB | 10 |
| 4 | Vernon Davis | SF | 9 |
| 5 | Jason Witten | DAL | 4 |
| 6 | Brent Celek | PHI | 8 |
| 7 | Visanthe Shiancoe | MIN | 4 |
| 8 | Chris Cooley | WAS | 9 |
| 9 | Owen Daniels | HOU | 7 |
| 10 | Kellen Winslow | TB | 4 |
| 11 | Tony Gonzalez | ATL | 8 |
| 12 | Dustin Keller | NYJ | 7 |
| 13 | John Carlson | SEA | 5 |
| 14 | Heath Miller | PIT | 5 |
| 15 | Zach Miller | OAK | 10 |
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