# Gunnar Helm

NFL player. Position: **TE**. Team: **TEN**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** TE
- **Team:** TEN (Tennessee Titans)
- **College:** University of Texas

## 2026 Outlook

Second-year tight end poised for breakout with significant receiver additions to the Titans' passing game and new coordinator Brian Daboll's heavy TE set usage. No longer competing for targets with Chig Okonkwo (now with Washington Commanders), Helm stands to benefit from expanded opportunities underneath as primary TE1. As a rookie fourth-rounder, Helm caught 44 passes for 357 yards and 2 TDs over part-time (37% route participation), ranked 4th on the team in receiving yards and tied for 2nd in targets inside the 20 (8 targets). With that efficiency extrapolated to full-time snaps, his breakout potential is legitimate. New weapons including #4 pick Carnell Tate and veteran Wan'Dale Robinson elevate the passing game and create openings for Helm in intermediate routes. Brian Daboll's history of running two-TE sets at nearly double Tennessee's previous rate means year-two volume spike is highly likely (per NFL breakout players for the 2026 season - Yahoo Sports and Fantasy Football Tight End Sleepers 2026: 5 Late-Round TEs Who Can Win Your League).

Dynasty sleeper view: After a combine ankle sprain dropped him from Day 2 prospect to early fourth-rounder, Helm sits unopposed for passing-down snaps with Kylen Granson and Daniel Bellinger as secondary competition. He posted 24th-best yards per route run among TEs (min. 20 targets) at 1.45 YPRR—a respectable efficiency. As a low-risk dynasty acquisition, Helm offers spot-start potential in 2026 with the ability to be flipped if he underperforms (per 12 Deep Dynasty League Sleepers for Fantasy Football: Undervalued Trade and Draft Targets (2026)).

## Role / Depth Chart

Primary tight end alongside Daniel Bellinger in Brian Daboll's offense. Top-two tight ends appear secure, but the Titans have brought in depth at the position including free agent Kylen Granson and draft pick Jaren Kanak, creating an interesting roster construction at the position. (per Four positions to watch ahead of the Titans' final week of OTAs)

## Injury Status

None noted.

## Recent News

- 2026-06-26 — NFL breakout players for the 2026 season - Yahoo Sports (NFL breakout players for the 2026 season - Yahoo Sports)

## Open Questions

## Sources

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