2010 NFL Draft - Top Tight End Prospects

CFN takes an early look at the 2010 NFL Draft with the top prospects to watch out for going into the season. Who are the top players at each position? Here are the initial list of the star tight ends based only on pro potential.

2010 NFL Draft Position Rankings

The Tight Ends

Rankings of the 2010 Top Prospects
- Possible 1st Rounders
- Possible 2nd Rounders
- Possible 3rd Rounders
- Possible 4th Rounders
- Possible 5th Rounders
- Possible 6th Rounders
- Possible 7th Rounders & Free Agents
- Quarterbacks
- Running Backs
- Wide Receivers
- Tight Ends
- Offensive Tackles 
- Offensive Guards
- Centers
- Defensive Ends
- Defensive Tackles 
- Outside LBs
- Inside LBs
- Safeties
- Cornerbacks
- Punters & Kickers 

Going into the 2009 college football season season, here are the top prospects to watch out for. For now, only FBS/D-I players who'll be eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft are listed.

FRANCHISE STARS

1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
2. Rob Gronkowski,  Arizona (Jr.)
3. Garrett Graham, Wisconsin
4. Dennis Pitta, BYU

LIKELY STARTERS

5. Aaron Hernandez, Florida (Jr.)
6. Ed Dickson, Oregon
7. Anthony McCoy, USC
8. Richard Dickson, LSU
9. Charlie Gantt, Michigan State (Jr.)
10. Bruce Figgins, Georgia (Jr.)
11. Cody Slate, Marshall
12. Kerry Meier, WR/TE Kansas
13. Andrew Quarless, Penn State
14. Weslye Saunders, South Carolina (Jr.)
15. Michael Hoomanawanui, Illinois

THE BEST OF THE REST

16. Luke Stocker, Tennessee (Jr.)
17. Nate Byham, Pitt
18. Mickey Shuler, Penn State
19. Jeff Cottam, Tennessee
20. Riar Geer, Colorado
21. Blaine Irby, Texas (Jr.)
22. Jeron Mastrud, Kansas State
23. Ben Wooster, Wake Forest
24. Ryan Moya, UCLA
25. Jeff Cumberland, Illinois