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2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Tight end

Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) before playing against the Southern California Trojans in the PAC-12 Football Championship at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NFL draft season is nearly upon us. And with that comes the PFF NFL Draft Guide, which comes loaded with scouting reports and advanced data on the class' top draft prospects.

Here are the top 10 tight ends in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide.

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1. Dalton Kincaid, Utah

BIG BOARD RANK: 25

You'd like him to be a little bigger to make defenses respect him as a blocker, but he's the best receiving tight end in the class.

2. Michael Mayer, Notre Dame

BIG BOARD RANK: 28

Mayer is one of the highest-floor players in the draft. You know you're getting a complete, productive tight end at the next level. However, can he separate enough to be a true difference-maker?

3. Luke Musgrave, Oregon State

BIG BOARD RANK: 33

Musgrave has the goods. He just doesn't have the refinement. The good thing is he can still contribute due to his tools while developing into a more complete pass-catcher.

4. Sam LaPorta, Iowa

BIG BOARD RANK: 57

LaPorta has the tools to be a difference-maker at the position. That's who you want to take chances on at the position.

5. Darnell Washington, Georgia

BIG BOARD RANK: 72

Washington may be more of a luxury piece than a necessity at tight end, but if you have a specific role for him in your offense, you won't find anyone better.

6. Tucker Kraft, South Dakota State

BIG BOARD RANK: 101

7. Josh Whyle, Cincinnati 

BIG BOARD RANK: 177

8. Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan 

BIG BOARD RANK: 178

9. Will Mallory, Miami (FL)

BIG BOARD RANK: 197

10. McCallan Castles, UC Davis

BIG BOARD RANK: 206
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