The Top 10 Tight Ends in NFL History

10. Charlie Sanders

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 04: Charlie Sanders poses with his bust during the Class of 2007 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony August 4, 2007 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

9. Ozzie Newsome

1990: Tight end Ozzie Newsome #82 of the Cleveland Browns stands on the field during a 1990 NFL game against the New York Jets. The Browns defeated the Jets 38-24. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

8. Todd Christensen

UNDATED: Todd Christensen #46 of the Los Angeles Raiders makes a catch during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by: Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

7. Antonio Gates

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 03: Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers makes a catch against the Indianapolis Colts during their AFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

6. John Mackey

COCONUT GROVE - FEBRUARY 1: Pro Football Hall of Famer John Mackey and his wife Sylvia attend the PLAYERS INC NFL Players VIP Party during Super Bowl XLI Weekend February 1, 2007 at The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove, Florida. (Photo by Brian Ba

5. Dave Casper

CANTON, OHIO - AUGUST 3: Dave Casper stands next to his bust and artwork after his induction into the National Football League Hall of Fame on August 3, 2002 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Dave Casper played tight end from 1974 to 1984 for the Oakl

4. Shannon Sharpe

22 Oct 2000: Shannon Sharpe #82 of the Baltimore Ravens walks on the field as he signals the direction of the ball during the game against the Tennessee Titans at the PSINET Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Titans defeated the Ravens 14-6.Mandatory Cr

3. Kellen Winslow

SAN DIEGO, CA - 1984: Wide receiver Kellen Winslow #80 of the San Diego Chargers runs the ball during a game at Jack Murphy Stadium during the 1984 NFL season in San Diego, California. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

2. Tony Gonzalez

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 05: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs upfield during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America on October 5, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

1. Iron Mike Ditka

1987: Head coach Mike Ditka of the Chicago Bears points to the field with his play list from the sidelines during a 1987 season game. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)