When NFL fans talk about the best tight ends in the game, they usually mention the likes of Brock Bowers, George Kittle, or Travis Kelce, and rightfully so.

They also talk about second-tier stars like Sam LaPorta or Dalton Kincaid.

Nevertheless, Tucker Kraft is making a strong case to enter that list as well.

As pointed out by Jacob Morley on X, the Green Bay Packers star has been one of the most underrated and productive players in his position this season.

He’s playing in-line more than any other TE1 in the league (60 percent), but despite that, he’s still leading all qualifying tight ends in yards after the catch.

Tucker Kraft is playing more in-line than any other TE1 in the league (60%)

And he has the highest YPC of any qualifying TE.

He is not only one of the most valuable offensive players on the team, but he is becoming one of the most valuable in the league. pic.twitter.com/OVCGP9JPHN

— Jacob Morley (@JacobMorley) October 1, 2025

Kraft is becoming a major threat in the open field.

Once he gets an inch of space in the middle of the field, he’s a perennial big-play threat.

Notably, he’s also emerged as one of Jordan Love’s favorite targets in the endzone.

Then again, unlike most pass-catching tight ends, Kraft isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty and open up lanes for everybody else with his blocking.

Packers fans rave about Josh Jacobs and Romeo Doubs, and rightfully so.

Still, Tucker has been one of their unsung heroes for years now.

He’s tough as nails, constantly playing through injury and still putting his body on the line every single time they need him to do so.

And after watching the tape and the numbers he’s put together through the first month of the season, perhaps it’s time he gets more credit.

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