This years class of fantasy Tight Ends is a hard bunch to rank. While the Top 10 WR Rankings and Top 10 QB Rankings had mixed reviews to who should be where by our Fantasy experts, this ranking article seems like you could group many players under the same number. There are some real powerful weapons this year at the Tight End position, and if you can draft one in the right spot, fantasy weeks become a lot more manageable. [table "9" not found /]

Mike Rodriguez: Jermichael Finley- The Packers are my NFC powerhouse in 2010, and Finley will be a big part of that. After another season together, the Packers offensive line are out to prove that they are better than what the critics are saying. Aaron Rodgers has a loaded cast of speedy sure-handed receivers, but its Finley that will out-man and out-muscle his competition week after week. Finley, with his towering height and excellent vertical, makes easy reads up the middle for Rodgers. I expect Visanthe Shiancoe type red zone numbers this season.

DC: Vernon Davis- The 49er’s are a run first team, but in 2009 Vernon Davis was able to rack up 13 receiving TD’s and fell just short of a 1000 yards receiving. Fantasy fans are always somewhat hesitant in selecting this 6’3″ 250 lbs. tight end, mainly due to the fact that the San Fransisco 49er’s are currently not known for their passing game. Davis has the speed and size to beat any man coverage and should continue his double digit TD numbers in 2010.

Diesel:Jason Witten- I wouldn’t be surprised if Witten and Romo had sleep-overs and pillow fights. The friendship wasn’t a perfect fantasy match last year, but I think they’ll hug it out in 2010. Witten has always been the top option, and now with the emergence of Miles Austin along with Roy Williams and Dez Bryant, there are more targets for Romo. Some may see this as a bad thing for Witten, I on the other hand see it as an opportunity for Witten to breathe, especially in the red zone.

Matty The Bulldog: Brent Celek- I have Celek high on my board this year. The Eagles are (now, without McNabb) a true West Coast offense. They want to spread the ball around, hitting the Fullback (Weaver), the HB in the flats, and the Tight End up the middle. At 25, Celek is the oldest starting fantasy target on the Eagles. Great hands, along with being the toughest Bird on the team, make him the 5th Fantasy Tight End in 2010. [table "8" not found /]

Ben Hoyt: Dallas Clark- Clark is Peyton Manning’s favorite target and will continue to be in 2010. He will get the ball thrown to him several times a game and will make the plays when given the chance.

Christopher Gabel: Kellen Winslow- 77 catches for five TD’s is considerably less than what we expected at this point in his career, but with three quarterbacks and ultimately a rookie throwing to him for the majority of the year, we expect around 90 & 10 for next season.

Chris Hall: Owen Daniels- Owen Daniels was having a fantastic season in Houston, on track to catch 1,000 yards and 10 TD’s, but then he blew out his ACL in week 8. Once he passes his physical, I think he’ll bounce back and have a good season. Jody Smith: Antonio Gates- The model of consistency, Gates has scored 8 or more touchdowns every year since 2004. He also stays healthy, and has 900+ yards in every year, but one. He is about as close to a sure thing as you can get in fantasy football.