2012 Fantasy Football: NFL Tight End (TE) Rankings
By FST StaffFantasy Analysts
The following are our 2012 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings, which are based on a standard, non-PPR scoring format, and take into account upside and risk. These rankings will be updated often throughout the preseason, so make sure you check back often. Also, be sure to check out our other 2012 Fantasy Football Draft Kit articles, which include sleepers, busts, rookies, and much more.
2012 Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | Sleepers | Busts | Deep Sleepers | 
Top 150 Cheat Sheet
| Tier | Rank | Player | Team | Games | Rec | Yds | Yds/Game | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Jimmy Graham | NO | 16 | 99 | 1310 | 81.9 | 11 |
| 1 | 2 | Rob Gronkowski | NE | 16 | 90 | 1327 | 82.9 | 17 |
| 2 | 3 | Aaron Hernandez | NE | 14 | 79 | 910 | 65.0 | 7 |
| 2 | 4 | Antonio Gates | SD | 13 | 64 | 778 | 59.8 | 7 |
| 2 | 5 | Jermichael Finley | GB | 16 | 55 | 767 | 47.9 | 8 |
| 3 | 6 | Vernon Davis | SF | 16 | 67 | 792 | 49.5 | 6 |
| 3 | 7 | Brandon Pettigrew | DET | 16 | 83 | 777 | 48.6 | 5 |
| 3 | 8 | Jason Witten | DAL | 16 | 79 | 942 | 58.9 | 5 |
| 4 | 9 | Jacob Tamme | DEN | 16 | 19 | 177 | 11.1 | 1 |
| 4 | 10 | Fred Davis | WAS | 12 | 59 | 796 | 66.3 | 3 |
| 4 | 11 | Jermaine Gresham | CIN | 14 | 56 | 596 | 42.6 | 6 |
| 5 | 12 | Jared Cook | TEN | 16 | 49 | 759 | 47.4 | 3 |
| 5 | 13 | Greg Olsen | CAR | 16 | 45 | 540 | 33.8 | 5 |
| 5 | 14 | Kyle Rudolph | MIN | 15 | 26 | 249 | 16.6 | 3 |
| 6 | 15 | Tony Gonzalez | ATL | 16 | 80 | 875 | 54.7 | 7 |
| 6 | 16 | Brent Celek | PHI | 16 | 62 | 811 | 50.7 | 5 |
| 6 | 17 | Kellen Winslow | SEA | 16 | 75 | 763 | 47.7 | 2 |
| 6 | 18 | Owen Daniels | HOU | 15 | 54 | 677 | 45.1 | 3 |
| 7 | 19 | Tony Moeaki | KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 7 | 20 | Dustin Keller | NYJ | 16 | 65 | 815 | 50.9 | 5 |
| 7 | 21 | Ed Dickson | BAL | 16 | 54 | 528 | 33.0 | 5 |
| 7 | 22 | Dallas Clark | TB | 11 | 34 | 352 | 32.0 | 2 |
| 7 | 23 | Coby Fleener | IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
If you have any fantasy football questions join our Fantasy Sports Forum, follow us on Twitter @FantasyAdvice or become a fan on Facebook.
Related Posts
1/X
Lessons Learned from the 2012 Fantasy Football Season
With the 2012 fantasy football season in the books, we take a look at some anticipated trends for your 2013 draft.
More
2012 Fantasy Football: Top 10 Biggest Fantasy Disappointments
Larry Fitzgerald totaled just 71 receptions for 798 yards and a career-low four touchdowns this season.
More
2012 Fantasy Football: Top 10 Biggest Fantasy Shockers
After a monster rookie season, Doug Martin will be a first-round lock in 2013 fantasy drafts.
More
2012 Fantasy Football: Top 10 Impact Rookies
A look at the top 10 NFL rookies that had a fantasy impact in the 2012 season.
More
2012 Fantasy Football: FST Expert Fantasy Bets Results
With the 2012 Fantasy Football season in the books, the results of the pre-season bets between Dustin and Brent are official.
More
2012 Fantasy Football Video: NFL Week 16 Fantasy Fix
Our weekly tips and advice show helps fantasy owners make critical roster decisions for Week 16.
More
2012 Fantasy Football: NFL Week 16 Sleepers
Leonard Hankerson is a boom or bust play for Week 16 after a two-game stretch with six catches for 123 yards and two scores.
More
2012 Fantasy Football: NFL Week 16 Sit’em
Two bad games in a row, combined with the return of LeSean McCoy, spells bench for Bryce Brown this week.
More
2012 Fantasy Football: NFL Week 16 Start’em
After two disappointing weeks in a row, Andrew Luck should bounce back in Week 16 against the Chiefs.
More
2012 Fantasy Football: NFL Week 16 Rankings
Doug Martin is near the top of our Week 16 RB rankings with a favorable matchup against St. Louis.
More
2012 Fantasy Football Video: NFL Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups
We break down the numerous fantasy football waiver wire possibilities heading into Week 16 of the 2012 NFL season.
More
Week 16 Fantasy Rundown: Thank You
FST featured contributor Evan Stancil reflects on the rewarding and challenging experience of being a fantasy sports writer.
More-
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Rookie Report – May -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Week 5 Stock Watch – Buy Low/Sell High -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: Early Season Stock Watch – Buy Low/Sell High -
2012-2013 Fantasy Basketball: NBA Waiver Wire Championship Week -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups -
2013 NFL Free Agency Fantasy Stock Report – Losers -
2013 NFL Free Agency Fantasy Stock Report – Winners -
2012-2013 Fantasy Basketball: NBA Week 22 Waiver Wire Playoff Edition -
2012-2013 Fantasy Basketball: NBA Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Busts and Overvalued -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Deep Sleepers -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Sleepers and Undervalued -
2013 Fantasy Baseball Draft: Projected Top 12 Picks -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: 10 Players Poised for Bounce-Back Seasons -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Relief Pitcher (RP) Preview -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Preview -
2013 Fantasy Baseball: MLB Outfield (OF) Preview
1/X
Fantasy Sports Poll
Loading ...Sponsors Become a Sponsor
- Pernell McPhee practicing fully at OTAs - Pernell McPhee (DL) Baltimore Ravens
- Jared Allen uncertain of his future after '13 - Jared Allen (DL) Minnesota Vikings
- 'Big' Mike Williams signs on with CFL team - Mike Williams (WR) Unsigned Free Agent
- Report: Falcons in talks with Richard Seymour - Richard Seymour (DL) Unsigned Free Agent
- Bengals LG Boling rehabbing ankle injury - Clint Boling (G) Cincinnati Bengals
- Jaguars DT Roy Miller has knee tendinitis - Roy Miller (DL) Jacksonville Jaguars
- Braman running with the starters at OTAs - Bryan Braman (LB) Houston Texans
- Mathieu enters NFL in league's drug program - Tyrann Mathieu (DB) Arizona Cardinals
- Josh Brent may have violated terms of release - Josh Brent (DL) Dallas Cowboys
- Brandon Harris going thru concussion protocol - Brandon Harris (DB) Houston Texans
