GB Cole Kraft
NFL player. Position: TE. Team: GB.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE
- Team: GB (Green Bay Packers)
2026 Outlook
Kraft was one of the league's top-scoring tight ends for the first eight weeks of the 2025 season, posting 14 fantasy points per game and finishing as TE1 overall during that stretch. An ACL tear in early November ended his breakout campaign prematurely. He's expected to return early in the season, possibly for Week 1, though his performance will be monitored. As he recovers, he'll need to prove he can recapture his early-season form, as ACL injuries can impact YAC abilities in the first season back. The 25-year-old will be one of Green Bay's top pass-catchers once healthy, especially with the departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks creating additional target opportunities. He's likely to see an injury-discounted ADP despite having top-five potential at the position (per Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks).
Efficiency benchmarks: Kraft posted 9.3 yards per target in 2024, leading all tight ends by 1.5 yards. His 2025 target rate jumped from 14.5% to 19.1%, and he averaged 14.7 PPR points per game before the ACL injury—tying Brock Bowers and George Kittle for the position's second-highest mark. His 10.8 yards after the catch per reception was the highest of any tight end with 25+ targets in PFF's 20 years of data. The key for 2026: even with a slight dip in efficiency upon return, Kraft can improve overall production if target share climbs further. With Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks departed and no significant draft additions at WR, Green Bay has a significant passing-game vacancy. Kraft's target rate still ranked just 19th among tight ends with 25+ targets despite his efficiency, leaving clear upside for volume growth. If Kraft returns to full health, he has a realistic path to finishing as a top-three fantasy tight end in 2026 (per Fantasy Football 2026: 5 league winners for drafts - PFF).
Role / Depth Chart
Expected starter once healthy.
Injury Status
Recovering from ACL tear (November 2025). Expected to return early in 2026 season, possibly Week 1.
Recent News
- 2026-04-21 — Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks (Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks)