Tucker Kraft

Tucker Kraft looks like one of the more intriguing 2026 tight end targets because the talent is real and the role in Green Bay can still grow. Before his ACL injury last season, he was producing like a fantasy difference-maker, and the buzz this summer is that the Packers still want to feature him heavily when he’s fully rolling.

The biggest thing to track is health, and the latest camp reports are encouraging. Kraft was placed on the active/PUP list in late July after tearing his right ACL last November, then was activated off PUP on July 31 and began individual work rather than full team drills. That lines up with the team’s cautious recovery timeline, and the current expectation is that he’ll be available for Week 1 while still being eased back in.

From a fantasy angle, that makes him a strong upside pick rather than a completely risk-free one. Early-season snap management is still possible, but multiple recent evaluations point to TE1 production with legitimate top-five or even top-three ceiling if he returns to full speed and stays healthy.

If you’re drafting Kraft in 2026, treat him as a high-upside starter with a slightly slower ramp than the elite tier. He has the athletic profile, a proven fantasy ceiling, and an offense that can support a productive tight end, but the ACL recovery means it’s smart to build in a little patience during the opening weeks.