BenSinnott

News: 9 hours agoSinnott finished his rookie season with five catches for 28 yards and a touchdown on five targets, adding one catch for 23 yards on a fake punt in three playoff games.

Spin: Sinnott spent his entire rookie season third on the depth chart, behind Zach Ertz and blocker John Bates, neither of whom is under contract for 2025. It's possible the 2024 second-round pick gets a starting opportunity ahead of his second pro season, but the lack of playing time as a rookie still isn't the best sign for his future. Still, Sinnott's combination of size, speed and draft capital could make him a late-round sleeper for fantasy in 2025, especially if the Commanders don't re-sign Ertz or otherwise make a large investment in a receiving-focused TE.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: The Commanders invested a second-round pick on Sinnott in the April draft, and there is instant opportunity for him to shine with only veteran Zach Ertz, entering his age-33 season, in his way on the depth chart. Sinnott led Kansas State in receiving yards and touchdown receptions, and he shined at the combine, showing speed and fluid movements. Rookie tight ends can be risky in fantasy, especially when paired with a rookie quarterback (Jayden Daniels), but Sinnott has the skills to be an instant TE2 if given the opportunity.