Tucker Kraft, tight end for the Green Bay Packers, faced a disappointing end to his 2025 NFL season. Kraft was on track to become the first tight end in Packers history to accumulate at least 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. However, his aspirations were halted due to a severe knee injury sustained during a close 16-13 defeat against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field.
Before his injury, Kraft was not only a standout player for Green Bay but also ranked among the top offensive threats in the league. Despite his impressive performance, which included 489 receiving yards and six touchdowns over eight games, he was notably absent from the list of the top ten highest-rated tight ends in Madden 26.
The rankings were topped by George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers, who secured a rating of 98. Following him were Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals at 97, and Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders along with Mark Andrews from the Baltimore Ravens, who received ratings of 93 and 91, respectively. Other notable players included Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs at 90 and Dallas Goedert from the Philadelphia Eagles at 88.
Kraft”s reaction to being left off the list was silent; he shared the post about the rankings on social media without any accompanying text. This could serve as motivation for him to recover from his injury and return even stronger once he is back on the field.
As Kraft continues his rehabilitation on the injured reserve, his determination to prove his worth in the league remains evident. The Packers and their fans will be eagerly anticipating his return and hope to see him reach the milestones he was on pace to achieve before the setback.
