# Mark Andrews NFL player. Position: **TE**. Team: **BAL**. ## Quick Facts - **Position:** TE - **Team:** BAL (Baltimore Ravens) - **Bye week (2026):** 13 - **FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21):** 144 ## 2026 Outlook Poised for bounce-back after frustrating 2025 in Baltimore's subpar passing attack and crowded TE room. Andrews caught just 48 of 70 targets for 422 yards and 5 TDs in 2025, his career-low production. Both Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar departed in free agency, vacating 51 targets. Ravens drafted fourth-round TE Matthew Hibner (SMU) to add depth and special teams coverage, but HC Jesse Minter is optimistic that Hibner can eventually contribute as the secondary pass-catching TE. Hibner tested well at the Combine (4.57 40-time, fourth-fastest among TEs), and Minter noted his excellent hands, body control, and potential as a blocker after flourishing in SMU's spread offense (per Ravens Coach Jesse Minter is Impressed With Development Arc of Matthew Hibner). Andrews remains the primary target, with Hibner likely splitting snaps, particularly on passing-heavy formations. Andrews could see major target increase early in season; potential to be top-12 tight end in first half and sell high by midseason (per Updated Dynasty Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Top 45 TEs). New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle (never called plays before but assisted Sean Payton and was OC for Ben Johnson in Chicago) should unlock more tight-end opportunities, as both coaches are known for generating mismatches. Andrews is currently TE12 in draft pricing despite climbing 10 spots in May ADP (per Mark Andrews, Aaron Rodgers and Other Big ADP Movers in May - FTN (For the Numbers)). At this price, he represents strong value if he and Lamar Jackson stay healthy; he should finish second on the team in targets for an offense that will lean more heavily on the TE position. Andrews turns 31 before the 2026 season and sits at a critical inflection point for tight ends—the data shows 86.9% of peak seasons occur before age 33, but a clear cliff emerges after age 32. His 2025 decline (48-422-5) marked a second straight year of diminished efficiency, though new OC Declan Doyle's H-back scheme and deployment of tight ends should unlock more opportunities. Realistic expectations for 2026: 55-65 receptions, 580-650 yards, and 6-8 touchdowns—a meaningful bounce-back from 2025, driven by vacated targets from departed tight ends, scheme fit, and Jackson's continued trust, but not a return to his 2021 peak. (per andrews-seeks-a-bounce-back-year-in-2026) **Late June dynasty interest in Hibner:** By late June, Hibner was climbing rapidly on dynasty fantasy platforms—17th on Sleeper's rising player trends with a 50% roster rate and 1.4K adds over one week. This surge reflects the market's perception that a genuine opportunity window exists for Hibner to step up if Andrews' production continues declining or if injuries open the door (per NFL fans tell Baltimore Ravens who they believe is the future at tight end heading into 2026 training camp and preseason). **New coaching regime optimism (July 2):** Andrews praised new HC Jesse Minter, noting his "calm, cool, swagger, confidence that I think is going to be infectious to everybody within the organization." He also expressed comfort with new OC Declan Doyle's teaching style and football acumen, despite Doyle being the same age (30) as Andrews: "Just the way that he carries himself and the way that he teaches and communicates and really just is a student of the game, he loves it." Andrews believes Doyle is positioned well for success in his new role (per Ravens TE Mark Andrews talks to CBS Sports: Three nuggets from the conversation - CBS Sports). Lamar Jackson echoed similar sentiment about Doyle's system, noting the offense will allow Jackson to "make it his own" and "adapt to it" while doing things "we've been a part of since we got into the league" (per Ranking every NFL QB by tier, plus the top receiving duos and landing spots for the top remaining free agents - CBS Sports). ## Role / Depth Chart Primary pass-catching TE and unquestioned room leader. Ravens vacated 51 targets with departures of Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, opening lane for Andrews to lead TE targets. Behind Andrews: Durham Smythe (veteran blocker, 9th NFL season), Matt Hibner (4th-round rookie, size/developmental appeal), Ty Pezza (undrafted rookie, TE/WR hybrid from Brown), Josh Cuevas (Alabama rookie, athletic frame). Smythe likely anchors the No. 2 role as a blocking/situational veteran. Hibner and Cuevas compete for potential future passing-down work. Andrews is insulated as the primary receiving option (per Ravens training camp preview: Mark Andrews leads revamped TE room). ## Injury Status Healthy heading into 2026. The 2025 production decline was partly attributed to Lamar Jackson being limited to 13 games due to injuries; Jackson expected to be healthy in 2026. ## Recent News - 2026-07-10 — Ravens training camp preview: Mark Andrews leads revamped TE room (Ravens training camp preview: Mark Andrews leads revamped TE room) - 2026-06-19 — Andrews Seeks a Bounce Back Year in 2026 (Andrews Seeks a Bounce Back Year in 2026) - 2026-06-22 — What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts - The Athletic (What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts - The Athletic) - 2026-06-22 — What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts (What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts) - 2026-06-08 — Browns QB battle, Patrick Mahomes’ recovery among top NFL minicamp storylines - The... 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