Summary
Zach Horton carries a 37.0 dynasty score, ranking 231 at TE. With a 0th percentile Verdict production grade, Horton’s ceiling is TE5-TF6 and must increase his production significantly. Horton is 23 years old with 1 year remaining on his contract.
Projection Rationale
His Verdict grades show a 0th percentile production grade and a 50th percentile efficiency grade, indicating a gap between his production and efficiency. Horton is entering the final year of his contract with a $885,000 cap hit and $0 guaranteed remaining.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025. Horton is 23 years old.
Opportunity Notes
Horton played 8.5% of the offense’s snaps in 2025, a stable trend from 8.3% to 9.0% over the season. His role is not secure due to competition from other tight ends.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Drew Petzing coordinates a run-heavy, play-action-heavy west coast system with a 46.4% 11 personnel rate and a 29.1% 12 personnel rate. Horton’s production may benefit from the scheme’s emphasis on play-action passes and under-center play-action.
Trend Assessment
Declining. Horton’s snap share trended down from 13.0% in Week 13 to 4.0% in Week 18.
Ceiling / Floor
Horton’s ceiling is TE5-TF6 and requires significant production increases. His floor is TE10 and references his Verdict trade value of 1,166 and the 50th percentile Verdict efficiency grade.
Comparable Player
Mike Ditka, 1966-74.