Fantasy Football 2012: Top 5 Rookie Tight Ends

Now that the NFL draft is behind us, it's time for fantasy football nuts to start breaking down the rookies.

Here’s LestersLegends’ look at the 2012 NFL rookie tight end class. 

1.  Coby Fleener, Indianapolis Colts

Fleener has to learn how to play tight end at the next level, but at least he's familiar with his quarterback. He caught 17 touchdown passes from Andrew Luck over the past two years and provides a big target (6'6", 250 pounds) in the red zone. 

2.  Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis Colts

The Colts were serious about giving Luck some big targets. The team took a page out of Bill Belichick's book by taking both Fleener and Allen in the early rounds.

The 22-year-old caught 50 passes for Clemson last year for 598 yards and eight scores. 

3.  Michael Egnew, Miami Dolphins

Egnew was the Dolphins' fourth selection, but he was still the 78th overall pick.

He was much more productive as a junior (90 catches, 762 yards vs. 50 and 523), but won't face much competition. 

4.  Orson Charles, Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals have Jermaine Gresham, but two solid tight ends is chic. Charles caught 45 passes at Georgia for 574 yards and five TDs. He should be a nice piece in an up-and-coming offense. 

5.  Ladarius Green, San Diego Chargers

Green has the luxury of learning from one of the best in Antonio Gates with a premier QB in Philip Rivers. He caught 15 touchdown passes over the last two years at Louisiana-Lafayette. However, he needs to add some weight, which could slow his ascent.

Also check out:

• 2012 Early Fantasy Football QB Rankings
• 2012 Early Fantasy Football RB Rankings
• 2012 Early Fantasy Football WR Rankings
• 2012 Early Fantasy Football TE Rankings
• 2012 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings