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The most compelling open starting jobs across the NFL and college football.
104 contested jobs tracked · 76 projected starting roles · Updated Aug 4
Best college tight end battles
The most open, consequential, and active starting-job competitions.
Clemson TigersClemson
College · ACC · starter
Job at stake
Starting tight endStarting TE
Christian BentancurReturning playerOlsen Patt-HenryReturning player
Bentancur leads, job still liveHigh confidence
Why this battle matters
The winner projects to open the season as Clemson’s starting tight end, a full-time role in an FBS offense.
Current read
Bentancur leads the room on the current chart; the order downboard is contested enough that the listing is not settled. 2025 usage ran 3.8% to 3.6% of team plays, both returning.
Chart currentOrder verified · Aug 3
Crowded room
Michigan
Starting TE
Leader emerging
Crowded room
Texas
Starting TE
Leader emerging
Crowded room
Miami
Starting TE
Leader emerging
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4 of 4 shown · grouped by stakes and opennessLeaders emergingA favourite exists, but the job remains live.4 battles
Clemson
Starting TE
College · ACC
Bentancur leads, job still live
Returning usage is nearly even at 3.8% and 3.6% of team plays.
High confidence
Chart current
Order verified · Aug 3
3 contenders↓
Michigan
Starting TE
College · Big Ten
Marshall leads, job still live
Returning usage is nearly even at 4.0% and 6.1% of team plays.
High confidence
Chart current
Order verified · Aug 3
5 contenders↓
Texas
Starting TE
College · SEC
Winston leads, job still live
Returning usage is nearly even at 1.6% and 2.3% of team plays.
High confidence
New contenders
1 portal addition in the room · Aug 3
3 contenders↓
Miami
Starting TE
College · ACC
Lofton leads, job still live
Returning usage is nearly even at 3.6% and 3.1% of team plays.
High confidence
Chart current
Order verified · Aug 3
3 contenders↓