Texas tight end Jack Endries, one of the top players at his position in the country, has announced he will leave school early to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 236 pounds, Endries has shown both speed and skill during his three-year college career. He started his college football journey at Cal before transferring to Texas.
Ranked as the third-best tight end prospect in the 2026 draft by expert Mel Kiper Jr., Endries has built an impressive record with consistent catches and dependable hands. Over his college career, he has made 124 catches for 1,377 yards and scored seven touchdowns, proving he is a reliable target in many situations.
In the 2025 season alone, Endries caught 33 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns, showing steady improvement and that he is ready for the next level.
“I think I’m ready to take the next step,” Endries told ESPN in a phone interview on Friday. “I’ve really enjoyed my four years in college, but I feel it’s time to move on and chase my dream of playing in the NFL.”
Endries has started all 39 games in the past three seasons, showing how dependable he is, a point he proudly mentioned. He spent two seasons at Cal and one at Texas. At Cal, he stood out in 2024 with 623 receiving yards on 56 catches. This year at Texas, he caught 33 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns.
He said he’s grateful for his time at Texas but is ready for what’s next.
“The coaching here is top-notch,” he said. “We have a tough, hardworking team. The training and coaching really helped me get better. I improved a lot in blocking and became a much better receiver.”
“When you come here, you will get better. That’s exactly what happened.”
Early in the season, Endries showed a new and improved game, catching four passes against Ohio State. He scored two touchdowns against San Jose and had his best game against Texas A&M with 93 yards. In the Citrus Bowl, he caught a touchdown and gained 35 yards against Michigan.
Endries’ excitement to show what he can do in the NFL makes him an exciting prospect.
“I’m a player they can count on,” he said. “I’m reliable. I perform well in big moments and big games. I came here to compete, and I love competition. That’s why I play football.”
More college football news:
- Oregon's Dan Lanning rips College Football Playoff, calls for major changes
- Deion Sanders buyout, contract details as Colorado Buffaloes coach
- Top 2026 NFL Draft prospect suffers broken rib in CFP quarterfinal loss
- ESPN's grade for LSU hiring Lane Kiffin will make Ole Miss fans even more mad
- Dabo Swinney fires Clemson coaches immediately after loss to Penn State
- Ohio State's Ryan Day faces backlash after Cotton Bowl