# Tucker Kraft NFL player. Position: **TE**. Team: **GB**. ## Quick Facts - **Position:** TE - **Team:** GB (Green Bay Packers) - **Bye week (2026):** 11 - **FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21):** 65 ## 2026 Outlook Elite receiving option at tight end. Ranks among the league leaders in yards after catch (YAC) per target, positioning him for high-volume work in Green Bay's offense. (per 10 Dynasty Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers (2026)) He tore his ACL in Week 9 of 2025 but has had a clean recovery with no setbacks reported, and is fully expected to be ready for Week 1 (per Six Must-Know NFL Injury Updates: Malik Nabers Fantasy Value Could Be In Danger), making him an excellent value at his draft cost if fully healthy. Kraft's 2025 was cut short by an ACL tear in Week 9, but his pre-injury metrics were historic. In just 7 games, he averaged 14.0 PPG—the overall TE1 on a per-game basis—and was on pace for 73 catches, 1,139 yards, and 14.6 TDs. He ranked 99th percentile in yards per route run (2.33) and 100th percentile in YAC per reception (10.8) among TEs. His 90th percentile route grade and elite avoided-tackle rate (86th percentile) reinforced this wasn't a small-sample fluke. He's on track for a Week 1 return. At seventh-round ADP, the value is significant if he comes back near full health—you're getting a player producing at TE1 per-game pace for a fraction of the price of the tier above him. (per 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings Breakdown: Tight Ends) Fantasy injury expert Justin Boone (late April 2026) rates Kraft as TE6, expecting early-season return but acknowledging that ACL recovery typically impacts YAC production in the first season back. However, Kraft's 25 age and elite mechanical foundation make him a top-5 tight end once fully healthy. With departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks opening additional targets, Kraft has a clear path to top-5 fantasy upside once he fully regains his explosiveness. (per Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks) By June minicamp (7 months post-op), Kraft's ACL recovery is tracking on schedule for a Week 1 return against Minnesota. His sprint tests hit 21.5 mph recently, and he's stated his intent to play with "no pitch count," suggesting coaches expect full health heading into the season. Kraft expects to be ready without restrictions, providing a much-needed boost to Green Bay's offense (per 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Chargers Adjusting QB Justin Herbert's Footwork) **Confirmed June OTA status:** Kraft told reporters at OTAs that he anticipates being ready for Week 1 without a pitch count. Despite only playing 8 games in 2025 before ACL tear, he finished as TE3 in FPPG (12.7) with 32 catches, 489 yards, and 6 TDs. His pre-injury metrics included 99th percentile yards per route run (2.33) and 100th percentile YAC per reception (10.8). At TE6 ADP around pick 70, provides significant value if fully healthy. (per Big-name injury updates among headlines from OTAs this week that we're tracking for fantasy football) The combination of his historic pre-injury efficiency, the clear path back to full participation, and his seventh-round ADP make him a premium-value breakout candidate if he avoids setbacks. Within the 2026 TE class, Kraft sits in the compact top-five tier where separation is driven by scheme fit and personal preference rather than massive talent gaps. (per 2026 NFL Draft Class By Position: Tight End) Positioned as a breakout candidate and best-value TE heading into 2026 fantasy season despite ACL setback. Kraft was averaging 14.7 fantasy points per game before his Week 9 injury, on pace for elite TE1 production. With Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks departed, he has a clearer path to volume, and his recovery trajectory suggests he could resume that elite pace in 2026 if his ACL rehab continues on schedule. FantasyPros identifies Kraft as the "Best Value TE" for 2026, noting his historic 2.33 yards per route run average and elite 10.8 yards after catch per reception, with his injury discount making him a steal if fully healthy. (per Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft Among 2026 Fantasy Football Breakout Tight Ends and Best Tight Ends for Fantasy Football 2026 - FantasyPros) Contract extension talks are expected this offseason; Ian Rapoport noted Kraft could reset the tight end market. The Packers are prioritizing his extension after securing Watson and Reed, targeting early training camp if Kraft fully clears medical restrictions. (per Tucker Kraft Should Be Next In Line For Extension Talks) During OTAs and minicamp, Kraft emerged as a clear standout despite his recent knee surgery. He took significant snaps with the starters, demonstrating he's further along in his return than typical 7-month post-ACL timelines, and earned strong praise from coaching staff. However, Luke Musgrave remains the team's primary receiving tight end, meaning Kraft will be competing for TE2 snaps and red-zone opportunities rather than operating as a featured target. His historic efficiency and recovery trajectory make him a high-upside depth piece if he can carve out a role or if Musgrave misses time. (per 2026 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team) ## Injury Status Torn ACL suffered Nov 2, 2025 (Week 9). As of June minicamp (7 months post-surgery), Kraft is on track for a Week 1 return with "no pitch count." Recently hit 21.5 mph on sprint tests. Rehabilitation has been challenging but progressing well; Kraft acknowledged the physical and mental toll of ACL recovery but remains focused on returning stronger. Expected to participate fully in training camp starting July 29. (per Biggest Packers Injury Update From Minicamp? That's Easy). As of mid-June, no setbacks have been reported and analysts fully expect him to be ready for Week 1 in September (per Six Must-Know NFL Injury Updates: Malik Nabers Fantasy Value Could Be In Danger). ## Recent News - 2026-03-29 — LaFleur: Tucker Kraft ‘right on schedule’ with ACL recovery (LaFleur: Tucker Kraft ‘right on schedule’ with ACL recovery) - 2026-05-26 — Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings For 2026: Brock Bowers, Tucker Kraft and More (Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings For 2026: Brock Bowers, Tucker Kraft and More) - 2026-07-03 — Tucker Kraft Fantasy Football News, Rankings, Projections | Green Bay Packers (Tucker Kraft Fantasy Football News, Rankings, Projections ) - 2026-06-25 — Fantasy Football Updates: Kyle Pitts, Tucker Kraft, Brenton Strange (Fantasy Football Updates: Kyle Pitts, Tucker Kraft, Brenton Strange) - 2026-06-10 — Packers star TE Tucker Kraft expects to be full go Week 1 after ACL tear: ‘I feel... (Packers star TE Tucker Kraft expects to be full go Week 1 after ACL tear: ‘I feel...) - 2026-05-27 — Matt LaFleur says TE Tucker Kraft could be ready by training camp (Matt LaFleur says TE Tucker Kraft could be ready by training camp) - 2026-06-04 — Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft Among 2026 Fantasy Football Breakout Tight Ends (Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft Among 2026 Fantasy Football Breakout Tight Ends) - 2026-06-10 — Tucker Kraft Updates Injury Rehab, Return Timeline for Packers Ahead of 2026 NFL Season (Tucker Kraft Updates Injury Rehab, Return Timeline for Packers Ahead of 2026 NFL Season) - 2026-06-08 — Tucker Kraft Should Be Next In Line For Extension Talks (Tucker Kraft Should Be Next In Line For Extension Talks) - 2026-03-12 — Packers injury recovery timelines: Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft and more (Packers injury recovery timelines: Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft and more) - 2026-07-08 — Confirmed in Packers minicamp rehab group; on track for Week 1 return (Ultimate guide to Packers' 2026 training camp injuries, PUP rules, and roster impact) ## Open Questions _(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)_ --- Source: https://chatffb.com/players/tucker-kraft · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.