Jack Endries — Scouting Report

DynastySignal | 2026 NFL Draft

The Short Version

Jack Endries is a high-IQ, receiving-first tight end who has demonstrated elite hands and contested-catch reliability across two Power conferences. He led Cal in receiving in 2024 before transferring to Texas for the 2025 season, where he operated as a trusted target for what could become one of college football's most potent offenses with Arch Manning under center. The case for Endries is straightforward: a legitimate receiving weapon at the position with elite production markers — 0% drop rate, 60% contested-catch conversion, and 1.07 YPRR — who could genuinely explode in an NFL spread system. The case against is equally clear: at 244 lbs he's on the lighter end for a true in-line TE at the next level, his run-blocking wasn't dominant in the film, and much of his appeal is contingent on landing in the right offensive scheme. Dynasty managers should care because the receiving profile is real and the ceiling is a 70+ catch guy in the right NFL offense by year two or three.

Measurables & Background

| Attribute | Value |

|---|---|

| Position | Tight End |

| School | Texas (transferred from Cal) |

| Jersey # | #88 |

| Height | 6'4 1/8" (6041) |

| Weight | 244 lbs |

| Class | 2026 Draft Eligible |

| Transfer | Cal → Texas (2025 season) |

| CBS Summer Scouting TE Rank | #3 |

Career Stats (from film sources):

| Season | School | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Notes |

|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|

| 2024 | Cal | 56 | 623 | 11.1 | 2 | Led team in rec and rec yds; 57-yard long |

| 2025 | Texas | 33 | 346 | 10.5 | 3 | 45 tgt, 0% drop, 60% contested, 1.07 YPRR, 4.9 YAC, 414 pass snaps |

Film Sources Reviewed

| Source | Prefix | Frames | Key Content |

|---|---|---|---|

| NFL on CBS — "Jack Endries 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Could put up HUGE numbers with Arch Manning as his QB" | highlights_ | 18 | CBS Sports studio segment with Ryan Wilson & Ran Carthon; full stats card (Cal 2024 season); aerial action photo; #3 TE ranking discussion |

| DoseOfDraft — "Jack Endries Draft Profile: Complete, High-IQ Tight End" | highlights_2_ | 18 | Full stat overlay card (Texas 2025: 6041/244, 33rec/45tgt, 346yds, 3TD, 0% drop, 60% contested, 1.07 YPRR, 4.9 YAC); game film clips — vertical routes, intermediate crossing routes, blocking assignments at Texas vs. SEC opponents |

| Under The Radar Prospects — "Darrell Jackson Jr. | Defensive Lineman | 2025 Florida State Highlights" | highlights_3_ | 19 | ⚠️ NOTE: This film source covers Darrell Jackson Jr. (FSU DL), NOT Jack Endries. Included in the comparison batch in error. No usable Endries content. |

Film note: The highlights_3_ series (19 frames) depicts Darrell Jackson Jr., a Florida State defensive lineman, in FSU's 2025 games against opponents including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and California. These frames show Jackson's pass-rush technique and gap discipline from a defensive line perspective and were not used in the Endries evaluation.

What The Film Shows

Route Running — **B+**

The aerial game film from the DoseOfDraft breakdown (highlights_2_003, highlights_2_007) reveals Endries working multiple route concepts with comfort. In highlights_2_003, he runs a clean vertical/seam route near the 20-yard line against a trail defender (#97), showing a quick release off the line and solid straight-line speed to generate separation downfield — unusual production for a TE at his weight class. In highlights_2_007, he's shown working an intermediate route (dig or crossing concept) between the hashes against a SEC defense in Texas road whites, finding open space in zone coverage. His 60% contested-catch rate (highlights_2_001 stat card) suggests he's not just getting open against soft zones — he's winning in man coverage with body position and ball skills. The limiting factor is that much of his route tree at Texas appears to be concentrated in the intermediate and seam game; we don't see elite ankle-bending route breaks or sharp double-moves in the available film. He's not a guy manufacturing separation through trickery — he wins with size, positioning, and football IQ.

Athleticism & Speed — **B-**

At 6'4 1/8" and 244 lbs, Endries moves better than the raw numbers suggest, but he is not a burner. The vertical route visible in highlights_2_003 shows solid but not explosive straight-line speed — a defender trailing him (#97) isn't dramatically out-leveraged, but Endries does maintain separation through body control. His 4.9 YAC (highlights_2_001) is serviceable for a receiving TE — he's not a big run-after-catch threat, but he's not going down at first contact either. The stiff-arm visible in the action photo on his stat card (highlights_2_001) confirms physicality in the open field. His athleticism grades as functional-plus for the TE position but won't blow up a combine. Combine testing will be crucial — if he runs in the 4.65–4.70 range, the ceiling rises considerably.

Hands & Catching — **A-**

This is his calling card and it's not close. A 0% drop rate on 45 targets (highlights_2_001 stat card) across an SEC schedule is elite by any standard. A 60% contested-catch rate means he's winning more than half his jump-ball/coverage situations — that's the kind of number that screams legitimate NFL receiving TE, not a check-down option. His production at Cal (highlights_001–highlights_006) saw him lead the entire team in receptions (56) and receiving yards (623) with an 11.1-yard average, confirming these aren't statistical flukes in weak competition. The action shot on his stat card (highlights_2_001) shows him extending the ball in one hand with a stiff-arm, suggesting good ball security after the catch. Hands are a genuine plus trait that will translate to the NFL.

YAC & After Contact — **B-**

His 4.9 YAC at Texas (highlights_2_001) is fine but not a weapon. He's not Travis Kelce running through tackles on the second level. The film (highlights_2_007) shows him operating in open space between the hashes on intermediate routes, and he appears comfortable avoiding initial contact — but the YAC production is modest. His 244-lb frame should allow him to pick up extra yards on contested grabs over the middle, and the stiff-arm action photo (highlights_2_001) confirms willingness to fight for yards. Floor here is a catch-and-fall TE; ceiling is a legitimate chain-mover in the intermediate game if he adds lower-body strength. Dynasty note: He is not going to be a fantasy monster on a pure YAC basis — his value comes from volume and the passing game, not broken-tackle totals.

Blocking — **C+**

This is the most significant concern and it's visible in the film. In highlights_2_004 and highlights_2_005, Endries appears in run-blocking scenarios at Texas, and while he's engaged and technically sound at the point of attack, at 244 lbs he lacks the anchor and drive-block dominance you want from an every-down in-line TE in the NFL. The blocking film from the Texas vs. SEC opponents visible in highlights_2_010 and highlights_2_012 shows him in the scrum but not consistently winning or creating movement. He will be classified as a functional blocker — usable in 11 and 12 personnel run games — but he's not a player who will be kept in as a second blocker on 3rd-and-1. NFL teams will use him primarily in pass-game roles, and run situations will need to be scripted carefully. At his current weight, he will likely need to add 8–12 lbs to hold up as a two-way TE at the next level.

Scheme Fit — **A-**

Endries is tailor-made for a spread-concept, pass-heavy offense. His athletic profile, route diversity (seam/intermediate/crossing), and elite hands make him an ideal Y-TE in 11 personnel systems that use the tight end as a slot/flex threat. Think Chiefs, Eagles, Lions, 49ers concepts. The CBS segment (highlights_001) frames him as a player who "could put up HUGE numbers with Arch Manning" — that's an accurate assessment, and the inverse is also true: in a power-run offense that asks TEs to inline block 60% of snaps, his value diminishes sharply. For dynasty purposes, landing spot after the 2026 draft will significantly move his value. Target any team running 11-personnel heavy with a QB who uses the TE seam as a core concept.

Strengths Summary

Concerns & Risks

NFL Comp

Primary Comp: Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears)

Kmet entered the league as a receiving-first TE with legitimate athleticism who was slightly undersized for heavy in-line duties. He consistently produced in intermediate areas, showed reliable hands, and became a quality starter once he found a passing-game-focused role. Endries mirrors that profile — not a dominant blocker, not a speed freak, but a complete enough receiver with a legitimate catch radius and the football IQ to be a coordinated offensive tool. The key difference is Endries' contested-catch numbers (60%) are better than what Kmet showed at Notre Dame, which suggests more upside as a chain-mover.

Secondary Comp: Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles, early career)

Before Goedert became a star, he was evaluated as a receiving-first TE with soft hands, intermediate route comfort, and questions about blocking. The route-running nuance and IQ comparisons are apt — both players excel at finding soft spots in zone coverage and winning contested catches at the intermediate level. Goedert was a 2nd-round pick; Endries is on a similar trajectory. The ceiling here is a genuine TE1 in dynasty with the right offense and quarterback.

Bottom Line

Jack Endries is a legitimate Day 2 tight end prospect — a player whose receiving profile (0% drops, 60% contested, 1.07 YPRR) is good enough to stand up in the NFL without needing to pretend he's something he's not. He is not going to physically impose himself as a blocker at 244 lbs, and dynasty managers should price that in — but if you're building a dynasty roster and can get Endries in the 3rd-4th round of a rookie draft, you're getting a player with genuine TE1 upside in the right offense. The Arch Manning connection heading into 2026 is real: a full SEC season as Manning's primary TE outlet could produce the kind of stat line that makes him a top-10 dynasty TE by the time NFL teams are selecting in April. Monitor combine data and draft landing spot closely — both will determine whether you're buying a future TE1 or a quality TE2 with a frustrating ceiling.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 74/100

Projected Pick: R2, Pick 45-65

Film Score: 74 / 100

Jack Endries demonstrates elite alignment versatility for a mid-major TE, lining up inline as in OHIO_scene_0001.jpg and OHIO_scene_0004.jpg, flexed in OHIO_scene_0006.jpg, bunch in OHIO_scene_0011.jpg, and even split wide in the red zone OHIO_scene_0015.jpg against Ohio State, indicating coaching trust in space.

Blocking-wise, he shows willing, low-pad-level stances pre-snap (OHIO_scene_0002.jpg, OHIO_scene_0012.jpg) and competes effectively in goal-line situations like OHIO_scene_0016.jpg without being displaced, holding up against Power 5 talent.

Receiving profile suggests comfort in motion and detached alignments (OHIO_scene_0010.jpg), but lacks catch-point evaluation; alignments imply route diversity and red-zone mismatch potential.

Projects as Day 3 move TE with blocking floor and receiving upside; film confirms prior assessment with minor limitations from angle/sample.

Key Film Findings: Versatile alignments including wide red-zone (OHIO_scene_0015.jpg) | Competitive goal-line blocking (OHIO_scene_0016.jpg) | Balanced stances vs elite competition (OHIO_scene_0004.jpg) [confidence: medium]

Film Score: 71 / 100