Position battles
Jobs still in play
The most compelling open starting jobs across the NFL and college football.
60 contested jobs tracked · 50 projected starting roles · Updated Sep 17
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
Olsen Patt-HenryReturning playerChristian BentancurReturning player
Patt-Henry 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
Patt-Henry leads the room on the current chart; the order downboard is contested enough that the listing is not settled. 2025 usage ran 3.6% to 3.8% of team plays, both returning.
Chart currentOrder verified · Sep 17
Crowded room
Tennessee
Starting TE
Leader emerging
Crowded room
Nebraska
Starting TE
Leader emerging
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3 of 3 shown · grouped by stakes and opennessLeaders emergingA favourite exists, but the job remains live.3 battles
Clemson
Starting TE
College · ACC
Patt-Henry leads, job still live
Returning usage is nearly even at 3.6% and 3.8% of team plays.
High confidence
Chart current
Order verified · Sep 17
6 contenders↓
Tennessee
Starting TE
College · SEC
Davis leads, job still live
Returning usage is nearly even at 5.5% and 4.3% of team plays.
High confidence
New contenders
2 portal additions in the room · Sep 16
6 contenders↓
Nebraska
Starting TE
College · Big Ten
Lindenmeyer leads, job still live
Returning usage is nearly even at 5.7% and 3.9% of team plays.
High confidence
Chart current
Order verified · Sep 15
7 contenders↓