Top 10 TEs for Fantasy Football

The final of the "skill" position players in which points are made off yards and TD, Tight Ends are a different breed of players. There are two type of TEs; blocking and catching, obviously the catching ones are most important for fantasy football, and most of them can wait until the fourth round. There are a couple though that would be worth a third-round pick. Here are the top fantasy TEs for next season:

Top TEs for Fantasy Owners

(Jason Witten (#82), Rob Gronkowski (#87), and Aaron Hernandez (#81) all can be good fantasy TEs. Photo credit: ESPN.com)

1. Antonio Gates (Chargers)- Antonio Gates had another great season last year. While Rob Gronkowski is a great TE for Brady, Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates hooked up for 7 TD and 700+ yards. This is also with Antonio Gates missing multiple games with a foot injury. 

2. Rob Gronkowski (Patriots)- Rob Gronkowski had a break out season in 2011 picking up where he left off in 2010. "The Gronk" set the record for TD in a season breaking the legendary Mike Ditka's record. Even on an injured ankle in the Super Bowl Gronkowski had a "decent" game. Gronkowski is one of the few that are worth a third-round pick.

3. Jimmy Graham (Saints)- It was a race for a long time between "the Gronk" and "the Dunk" as to who would have more receiving yards at the end of the season. Granted, Gronkowski won out by 17 yards; but Jimmy Graham didn't miss by much, as he finished with more than 1300 years and 11 TD. Graham is the last of the TEs that an argument can be made to spend a third-round pick. 

4. Jason Witten (Cowboys)- Jason Witten is one of the most consistent TEs in the league. He is well worth an early fourth-round pick. He only had 7 TDs but he had almost 1000 yards. He continues to be Tony Romo's favorite target and is good for 40-50 yards a game, and if he can get that TD, he is worth it. 

5. Tony Gonzales (Falcons)- Tony Gonzales may be getting older, but he is in amazing shape and continues to be security blanket for Matt Ryan. He is similar to Jason Witten in his stats and remains a solid pick for fantasy owners. 

6. Vernon Davis (49ers)- Vernon Davis has been a consistent TE for many years for fantasy owners. Last year Vernon Davis became very productive towards the end of the season and was a huge reason for the 49ers upset victory over the Saints. 

7. Jermichael Finley (Packers)- Jermichael Finley would likely be higher if he stayed healthy. When Finley is healthy, he can be as good as an Antonio Gates or Jimmy Graham, he is as quick and tall as a WR but as physical as a TE. He has over 700 yards last year.

8. Aaron Hernandez (Patriots)- Aaron Hernandez is the "other TE" in New England. But when Gronkowski is covered and inaccessible, which does happen, Hernandez takes over and become Brady's favorite target. Also, the Patriots will use him in the run game occasionally, which throws defenses off, granted it was only 45 yards on the ground. But as a backup TE, Hernandez had over 900 yards.

9. Brent Celek (Eagles)-  Brent Celek is another odd TE. He is somewhat underrated because he gets lost in all the speedy receivers that the Eagles. But he is a very good security blanket for Mike Vick and can make a lot of players miss.

10. Dustin Keller (Jets)- Very similar to Brent Celek, Dustin Keller is underrated as he gets lost in all the Jets have going on in their defense, receivers and Mark Sanchez. But between Mark Sanchez or Tim Tebow, whoever starts, Celek is a very good drop off for young QB.

**Sleeper** Jacob Tamme (Broncos)- Jacob Tamme had a great season with Peyton Manning when Dallas Clark was injured. But had an awful year without Peyton Manning when Peyton was hurt. Translation Peyton+Tamme= Fantasy Consistency. 

**Beware** Fred Davis (Redskins)- Although Davis was only consistent for a few weeks, it was enough to make some fantasy owners consider taking him next year. But they have RG3 who as a young QB will try to hit the top receiver or run it.