It feels inevitable that the Eagles will be moving on from Dallas Goedert this offseason, which means tight end suddenly becomes a real position of need. Lucky for them, this draft class has some serious talent at the top, and with the way they’ve valued the position in the past, don’t be surprised if they grab one early.

For this exercise, we’re going to assume the top two tight ends in the draft—Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland—are off the board. With that being said, here are three tight ends the Eagles could target in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Harold Fannin Jr. – Bowling Green

Fannin’s journey to becoming one of the most productive tight ends in college football is wild. He played safety and wide receiver in high school, racking up over 100 tackles as a senior while still going unranked as a recruit. That didn’t stop him from making a name for himself at Bowling Green, where he went from leading the team in rushing touchdowns as a freshman to rewriting record books as a junior.

His 2024 season was historic—117 catches, 1,555 yards, and MAC Offensive Player of the Year honors. Oh, and he became the first tight end in FBS history to lead the country in receptions and receiving yards. Just absurd production.

What He Brings to the Table:

• Elite route runner with ridiculous footwork that creates separation
• Insane hands—only two drops on 171 career targets
• YAC monster—led all TEs with 873 yards after the catch in 2024
• Versatile—lined up inline, in the slot, and out wide
• 26 catches of 20+ yards last season

Concerns:

• Undersized for a traditional NFL tight end at 230 pounds
• Blocking is effort-based but might not hold up against bigger defenders
• Played in the MAC, so level of competition is a factor

Fannin’s not going to be an in-line blocking machine, but who cares? His receiving upside is special. Think George Kittle-lite—the type of guy you move all over the formation to create mismatches. If the Eagles want a true weapon at the position, he’s a name to watch.

Mason Taylor – LSU

The son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, Mason took a different path as a pass-catching tight end at LSU. He became the first tight end in program history to hit 100+ career receptions and 1,000 yards, with his best season coming in 2024 when he racked up 55 catches for 546 yards.

Eagles fans might remember him for his clutch two-point conversion against Alabama back in 2022. He’s built for big moments and has been a steady, reliable option in LSU’s passing attack.

What He Brings to the Table:

• Strong hands—plucks the ball out of the air naturally
• Smart route-runner who finds soft spots in zone coverage
• Moves well for his size, especially on seam routes
• Consistent—caught at least three passes in every game last year
• Clutch—has a track record of making big plays in key moments

Concerns: 

• Struggles as a blocker—gets pushed around in pass pro
• Needs to improve play strength to handle NFL defenders
• Not the most explosive athlete—won’t consistently separate from safeties in man coverage

Taylor has the feel of a guy who will be a reliable No. 2 TE early on but could develop into a bigger role. He’s smart, sure-handed, and knows how to operate in the middle of the field. Not a flashy pick, but he’d bring stability to the position.

Gunnar Helm – Texas

Helm might not have the name recognition of the other two, but his 2024 season put him on the map. After barely being used in his first three seasons, he broke out as a senior with 58 catches for 744 yards and 7 TDs. His performance against Michigan (7 catches, 98 yards, TD) showed he can step up against top competition, and he kept that momentum going throughout Texas’s playoff run.

A former basketball player, Helm’s game translates well to the NFL—he wins in traffic, boxes out defenders, and has natural body control.

What He Brings to the Table: 

• Natural hands—only two career drops
•  Great in contested catch situations—uses his frame well
• Smart route-runner with a good feel for zone coverage
• Solid after the catch—has some shiftiness in space
•  Underrated blocker—especially when working in space

Concerns: 

• Needs to add play strength—can get overpowered at the line
• Limited route tree—ran mostly crossers and seams in college
• Average speed—not a guy who’s going to burn defenses down the seam

Helm is an interesting fit for the Eagles because he’s a steady, high-floor prospect who can contribute early. He might not have Fannin’s upside, but he’s a guy who can stick around in the league for a long time and grow into a bigger role.

The Eagles will have options at tight end in this draft, and with how important the position is to their offense, it wouldn’t be shocking to see them grab one early. Whether they want an elite receiving threat like Fannin, a polished all-around player like Taylor, or a high-floor guy like Helm, there’s talent available. It all depends on how they want to replace Dallas Goedert.