Mark Bowman, Kaiden Prothro headline top 10 tight ends in high school football

We have already looked at the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers in our position-by-position breakdown previewing the 2025 high school football season. 

Next up are the tight ends.

Mark Bowman of Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), Kaiden Prothro of Bowdon (Ga.) and Kendre Harrison of Reidsville (N.C.) headline the selections. 

Bowman reclassified to the Class of 2026 and was the lone sophomore to be selected on the MaxPreps All-America team last season. 

Prothro led the Red Devils to a third consecutive state title and finished his junior season with 56 receptions for 1,203 yards and 22 touchdowns. 

Harrison was named the MaxPreps National Male Athlete of the Year as a sophomore and had a strong junior season, posting 33 catches for 555 yards and eight touchdowns in only eight games. 

George Lamons Jr. of Brooks County (Quitman, Ga.) was one of four tight ends from the Class of 2027 included. Lamons lines up all over the field and is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the country. 1. Mark Bowman, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225

Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)

Has been playing at a high level for the best team in the country since his freshman season.

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 210

Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)

Multi-sport standout averaged 20.7 points per game and 16.5 rebounds per game on the basketball team while starring on the diamond as well. 

Height: 6-7 | Weight: 245

Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2026)

Big-bodied tight end is a force on the basketball court. He has averaged a double-double in each of the last three seasons and led the Rams to a 60-0 record over the last two years.

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 220

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2027)

Finished sophomore campaign with 63 catches for 1,340 yards and 20 touchdowns. 

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 230

Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2026)

Four-star tight end was selected as the best player in Kansas heading into 2025 season. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210

Status: Committed to SMU | Class: Senior (2026)

Had 58 catches for 933 yards and 14 touchdowns for one of the best teams in the country. 

Height: 6-8 | Weight: 230

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2027)

Had a breakout sophomore campaign hauling in 41 receptions for 718 yards and six touchdowns. 

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 215

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2027)

Helped Pacers win Division 2-AA state title, posting 51 catches for 921 yards and 14 scores. 

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 230

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2027)

The four-star tight end has already landed 35 FBS offers. 

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 245

Status: Committed to Michigan | Class: Senior (2026)

Finished junior season with 53 receptions for 822 yards and four touchdowns.