Packers offensive standout was oddly left off a list he clearly belongs on, and he'll be hard to ignore next year

There are some players on these two lists that simply weren't nearly as good as Kraft. That includes both Ravens' tight ends, Dalton Kincaid, Pat Freiermuth, Evan Engram, and Cole Kmet.

And it's not that Packers fans have followed Tucker Kraft closer. Digging into his numbers, Kraft truly had an amazing season. He was first by far in yards after the catch per reception (9.3) among tight ends, and fifth in passer rating when targeted (134.6), only behind Mark Andrews, George Kittle, Foster Moreau, and Isaiah Likely. In yards per route run, Kraft was 11th (1.61), more than Likely, Hockenson, Freiermuth, Kelce, Henry, and Njoku.

In 2025, Kraft will have to prove himself once again. And if he has a similar production, it will be hard to ignore him again a year from now.

"I really want to take that upon myself this year to lead with my playstyle like I may have done last year, but also with more words, not just headbutts," Kraft said during the offseason. "Going into our two-tight end packages with Luke [Musgrave] this year, we're gonna have to find ways to spread that wealth around because the tight end room, we're gonna be relied on heavily this year."

This is Kraft's third season in the NFL, which means he will be eligible to receive a contract extension next offseason. Being amongst the best at his position will certainly help his case and make his agent's life easier.