Simply put, this year’s tight ends are the deepest I have seen in my umpteen years of playing fantasy football. For perspective, Owen Daniels had a better season last year than in 2006 but is ranked lower tha last preaseason. It will take a lot of work not to at least draft an above-average TE for 2008.

1. Antonio Gates, Chargers
2. Dallas Clark, Colts
3. Kellen Winslow, Browns
4. Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
5. Jason Witten, Cowboys
6. Chris Cooley, Redskins
7. Heath Miller, Steelers
8. Ben Watson, Patriots
9. Jeremy Shockey, Giants
10. Todd Heap, Ravens
11. Vernon Davis, 49ers
12. Owen Daniels, Texans
13. Leonard Pope, Cardinals
14. Desmond Clark, Bears
15. Tony Scheffler, Broncos
16. Donald Lee, Packers
17. Randy McMichael, Rams
18. L.J. Smith, Eagles
19. Jeff King, Panthers
20. Chris Baker, Jets
21. Marcus Pollard, Patriots
22. Alge Crumpler, Titans
23. Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars
24. Daniel Graham, Broncos
25. Robert Royal, Bills
26. Greg Olsen, Bears
27. Will Heller, Seahawks
28. Alex Smith, Buccaneers
29. Eric Johnson, Saints
30. Visanthe Shiancoe, Vikings
31. Reggie Kelly, Bengals
32. Zach Miller, Raiders
33. David Martin, Dolphins
34. Bo Scaife, Titans
35. Ben Hartsock, Falcons
36. Ben Utecht, Bengals