Ringo's 2024 TE Sleepers and Busts

Ringo’s 2024 TE Sleepers/Picks


*Note some of these calls aren’t sleepers just players I think could have a good year. It’s difficult to find a true sleeper in today’s fantasy football landscape, but I’ll do my best to uncover some longshots in larger leagues or leagues with deeper rosters.

Kyle Pitts (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking TE 9 / Ringo’s Ranking TE 1)
The Falcons ponied up for the best QB in free agency when they went out and signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a huge deal. Admiral Kirk will be the best QB Kyle Pitts has ever played with, and the upgrade should help the Falcons' offense boldly go where no man has gone before: The end zone ha ha! Atlanta also changed the coaching staff (new head coach Raheem Morris and new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson) which should lead to a more pass-oriented offense. Pitts was unstoppable in college, and, as long as he and Cousins can stay healthy, it's logical to think that Pitts will not only dominate this season, but for many years to come. "Helm, lock phasers on Kyle Pitts (one of Ringo's favorite draft targets in 2024).....Fire Mr. Sulu!"

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Helm, lock phasers on Kyle Pitts (one of Ringo’s favorite 2024 draft targets). Fire Mr. Sulu!

Brock Bowers (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking TE 12 / Ringo’s Ranking TE 8)
I’m not sure what the other fantasy analysts are thinking with there low rankings of Bowers. Bowers is one of the most talented TE prospects to come in years. He’s more heralded than Sam LaPorta was. He’s known for his receiving chops and YAC (yards after catch) ability. Just listen to Mr. Ringo Miyagi. When it comes to your draft: stand, Bow. Make block. Left, right. Up, down. Sideline to sideline. Breathe in, breathe out. And no scare fish (other drafters who don’t follow Ringo’s sleepers and busts haha!)

Dalton Kincaid (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking TE 6 / Ringo’s Ranking TE 4)
Prior to the start of free agency, I was the highest fantasy football analyst on Dalton Kincaid. The reason for that was I fully expect him to take another step forward this year. And then Buffalo decided to screw me, by letting Gabe Davis walk and trading Stefon Diggs. Now, plenty of analysts are on the Dalton Kincaid bandwagon- ugh! Honestly, it’s amazing how many times I get royally screwed in these ranking contests. Anyway, I digress. Where was I? Oh yeah, Kincaid is a TE in name only. He's really a WR. That's why scouts rave about him- his receiving prowess. And he has one of the best QBs in the league throwing him the rock- Josh Allen.

There's a whole lot of fantasy lovin' about what Dalton "don't call him Reuben from The Partridge Family" Kincaid is bringing. Come on get happy! You think my jokes are bad, wait until you guys hear me sing haha! I'm going to be singing "I Think I Love You" & "Come on Get Happy" all year long haha! Come on Get Happy! Come on get Happyeee! Draft some Mr. Kincaid in 2023!

Taysom Hill (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking TE 24 / Ringo’s Ranking TE 11)
Taysom Hill is the Rodney Dangerfield of TEs. He gets No Respect from the Fantasy Analysts in the Expert Consensus Rankings at Fantasy Pros. Well, except for Mark Ringo. But he’s not an expert. Idiot- yes. Expert-no. Haha! Hill is still a major weapon in the red zone. And if somehow, the Saints were to cut Hill, head coach Sean Payton would scoop him up immediately in Denver. Payton loves Hill's versatility. The possibilities for his creative play calls are endless.

With a current ADP of TE 24, Hill is a cheap lottery ticket to grab late in drafts. When you consider Hill's potential usage as a wildcat QB in the coveted red zone, few TEs at his current ECR (Expert Consensus Ranking) offer the ceiling that Taysom Hill has. I guess what I'm saying is this is a fantasy Hill I'm willing to die on haha!

Who dat rank Taysom Hill so high and tell these bad jokes?

Mark Ringo dat who. Haha!! Sleeper

Pat Freiermuth (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking TE 16 / Ringo’s Ranking TE 13) The current consensus ranking for Freiermuth is TE 16. That seems a little low given how talented he is. The Steelers upgraded their QB room. Kenny Pickett is gone. And now it’s Russell Wilson and Justin Fields throwing passes in the Steel City. My biggest concern is the addition of new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith. Smith is known for emphasizing the running game. For that reason, I’m tempering some of my optimism. Despite Smith, “Muuth” is more of a WR than a TE. He is a mismatch weapon who defenders have difficulty covering. And he’s healthy this year. Hopefully, Arthur Smith will “Let Russ Cook” using the “Air Freier”. Just think of the jokes I could have at Heinz Field if Roethlisberger comes out of retirement haha!

Tyler Conklin (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking TE 26 / Ringo’s Ranking TE 20)
Let’s try this again. Last year I wrote, Aaron Rodgers upgrades the entire Jets offense. Yeah, that went well. If Rodgers can stay healthy- easier said than done with this line, Conklin seems like a good bet to outperform his draft position. The only concern, which I already mentioned, is the Jets’ offensive line. It’s still shaky. That could mean Conklin has to stay in to help protect the Jets' star QB. Hopefully Rodgers doesn’t get killed. Last year was a land rush to whoever was playing QB for the Jets. However, at this reasonable price, (current ECR TE 26) Conklin is worth a shot. Sleeper

Ringo’s 2024 TE Busts

Jake Ferguson (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking TE 11 / Ringo’s Ranking TE 16)
I like Jake Ferguson, but TE 11 is a little rich for me. I’d rather have Brock Bowers, Pat Freiermuth, or Cole Kmet. All of whom I ranked ahead of Ferguson. Dalton Schultz is a toss-up call with Ferguson. I have Schultz slightly higher. Three of the TEs I mentioned got upgrades at QB. The Cowboys’ offensive line is worrisome right now.

T.J. Hockenson (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking TE 13 / Ringo’s Ranking TE 21)
I don’t understand the love from other analysts for T.J. Hockenson this year. He’s injured. He is likely to miss a good part of the season. When he does come back, I doubt he’ll feel like 100%. And, if that wasn’t bad enough, Kirk Cousins is gone. The current starting QB in Minnesota is Sam Darnold. The most TDs Darnold has thrown in an NFL season is 19! The best-case scenario is the Vikes draft a rookie like Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy who pans out. And that’s far from a given. Both are talented, but even the best youngsters have growing pains.

Dalton Schultz
Schultz isn’t really on my bust list. I’m actually tied with consensus ranking on him (TE 16). This one is more for entertainment purposes. I had Dalton “Sergeant” Schultz ranked in my top ten TEs earlier this year. And then the Texans traded for Stefon Diggs, which forced me to lower him in my rankings. This is how it went down (see video below) haha! Remember, when it comes to sage fantasy advice and funny jokes, Mark Ringo knows nothing!!! Haha!

Well, I had Dalton Schultz ranked in my top ten TEs earlier this year. Unfortunately, after the Texans traded for Stefon Diggs I was forced to lower his ranking. This is how it went down haha!