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List of the most famous (American) football tight ends in the history of the sport, listed by popularity with photos of the players when available. There have been many legendary tight ends in the NFL and NCAA, and you'll find all of them on this list below. Some of these men are considered to be the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-tight-ends-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best tight ends</a> to ever play the game, and if you're looking for a specific football player you can look for them by using the "search" function on this list. These amazing tight ends may currently be active while others have been retired for quite sometime. This list of the top tight ends in American football includes all the greats from both the NFL and college football. Use every item on this list for yours, from Tony Gonzalez to Rob Gronkowski.This list answers the questions, "Who is the greatest tight end of all time?" and "Who are the best tight ends of all time?"

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List of famous alumni from University of Central Missouri, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of Central Missouri include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of Central Missouri alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-florida-state-university-alumni-and-students/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most recognizable celebrities</a> who attended University of Central Missouri are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from University of Central Missouri. This list features David Cook, Delanie Walker and more. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of Central Missouri?” and “Which celebrities are University of Central Missouri alumni?”

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Delanie Walker

Hubert Delanie Walker (born August 12, 1984) is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Central Missouri.

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One of the hot topics of debate not only among NFL fans but pundits as well is who is the best football player of all time. Fans will also enjoy the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-nfl-coaches-in-history">best NFL coaches of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now">best NFL quarterbacks currently in the league</a>. It&#39;s a very difficult question to answer and one that can&#39;t be answered very easily. Would&nbsp;you rank a quarterback above an offensive lineman or a defensive end versus a wide receiver?&nbsp;Many of the players on this list have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, so this is a list of the best of the best NFL players.

All time greats like Jim Brown and&nbsp;Jerry Rice and&nbsp;legends like Joe Montana and Lawrence Taylor deserve to be on this list. These players were famous stars in&nbsp;the league when they played, causing&nbsp;chaos on the field,&nbsp;terrorizing&nbsp;opponents, and breaking their fans&#39; hearts.&nbsp;Fans of American football can agree that regardless of position, the players on this list should be considered among the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-college-football-players-of-2012?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">football players</a> ever. These players&#39; stats and overall influence on the way the game was played factor into why they&#39;re considered the 100 best ever.

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People who should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame include those talented and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-25-greatest-nfl-players-of-all-time/hardtack?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">legendary NFL players</a>, coaches, owners and other team members who have been snubbed for induction in the hall. Be it from a competitive induction class, off-field issues or just a lack of love from the voters, these men are all deserving of that bronze statue in Canton, Ohio, but as of 2013, have yet to receive that honor.For a great many of these NFL greats, enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't happened yet, but likely will as the years pass on. Many times a legendary player, coach or owner will be nominated for induction multiple times before they are selected. Michael Strahan, Charles Haley, Jerome Bettis and Andre Reed are all players who fall into that category. They've each received nominations and were even selected as finalists but were not inducted through 2013.Other NFL players, owners and coaches never received a single nomination or were voted as a finalist several times before dropping out of contention completely. These include many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-25-greatest-nfl-players-of-all-time/hardtack" target="_blank">greatest football players of all time</a> such as quarterback Ken Anderson, running backs Terrell Davis, Larry Brown and Tiki Barber, and even legendary punter Ray Guy, who despite being called the greatest punter to ever play the game and earning a finalist nod seven times, has yet to be inducted.But this list is not just limited to star players who were snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There's many coaches, owners and other prominent figures deserving of enshrinement. Robert Kraft, Art Modell, Edward DeBartolo, Jr. and even Paul Tagliabue all changed the game of football in one way or another yet they've not so far seen their bust in Canton.While we can hope that many of these fine men are inducted in future classes, if history serves right, there will always be mistakes and those overlooked. On the other hand, there are also plenty of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-undeserving-members-of-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame/pedro-cerrano" target="_blank">undeserving members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame</a> too to balance things out, though not for the better.

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The greatest tight ends of all time are those dynamic National Football League players who have played the position better than anyone else. The tight end position is a unique one as it has evolved from a blocking player to one that focuses more on receptions meaning each of these best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-tight-ends-in-the-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NFL tight ends</a> dominated the role as it was played during their prime.

There is a reason that the Mackey Award is given out each year to the top tight end in college football. That&#39;s because John Mackey is easily the best tight end ever to play football. The now Pro Football Hall of Fame member dominated the position with the Baltimore Colts and San Diego Chargers and made the position one to recognize.

Following in Mackey&#39;s footsteps are dozens of other talented and famous tight ends such as Tony Gonzalez, the first tight end to catch over 1,000 passes, Kellen Winslow Sr. who dazzled at tight end for the San Diego Chargers, the great Mike Ditka, who before coaching or broadcasting averaged 19.2 yards per catch and notched 12 touchdowns as a rookie and Shannon Sharpe, who topped an amazing 10,000 yards over his career in Denver and Baltimore.

But the top tight ends in the NFL don&#39;t stop there. Young stars have taken the offensive position to an entire new level and fascinated fans everywhere along the way, racking up crazy stats and scoring touchdowns left and right. Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots is a perfect example of that as he has become the envy of other teams, fans and players with his talent.

Who do you think played the best at tight end of all time? Vote for your favorites, add any not listed or re-rank this list your way all below! Want more football rankings? Check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-linebackers-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest linebackers of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-nfl-punters-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest NFL punters of all time</a> too!&nbsp;If you&#39;re a fantasy football player, head over and help decide the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-fantasy-football-tight-ends/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best fantasy football TEs of 2019</a>

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Tight ends are a versatile bunch, and they are some the most athletic players in the NFL. Some tight ends are more on the receiving end, some on the blocking, but not matter what, the best tight ends have to be able to do both. And they have to do both at a high level. Here is a list of the best 2000s tight ends to choose from! The greatest tight ends of the 2000s. Take a look at these great TE's from the 2000s and vote up your favorites! Who do you think deserves the top spot? From Todd Heap, to Heath Miller, and beyond, this list of the greatest 2000s tight ends that really left their mark on the game of football. The top tight ends of the 2000s are all listed here for you to look through and vote on, but if you think a player is missing, be sure to add them! &nbsp;Who are the best 2000s NFL tight ends? That is up to you, the fans!&nbsp;So, who are the greatest tight ends of the 2000s?

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Tight ends are a versatile bunch. Some are more on the receiving end, some on the blocking, but not matter what, the best tight ends have to be able to do both. They are the toughest of the tough, and here is a list of the best&nbsp;2010s tight ends. The cream of the crop. Take a look at this list of the top TE's from the 2010s and vote up your favorites!From Vernon Davis to Jeremy Shockey and beyond, this list of the greatest&nbsp;2010s tight ends is loaded with great players that were the cornerstones of their respective teams. The top tight ends of the 2010s are all listed here for you to look through, but if you think a player is missing, be sure to add them! Who are the best&nbsp;2010s NFL tight ends? Who do you think deserves the top spot?So, who are the greatest tight ends of the 2010s? This list is ranked by you, the fans.

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Tight ends have become an integral piece to a football team&#39;s offense. In the past, tight ends have mostly served as extra offensive lineman to help with run blocking and an occasional pair of hands to catch a defense off-guard. But the game has changed significantly recent years.

Big, athletic, pass catching tight ends have allowed offenses to stretch the field and are an added threat in today&#39;s predominantly pass-first NFL. The influx of these players has changed the way defenses prepare for an opposing team and now have to take account players they wouldn&#39;t have had to worry about in the past. For many years, Tony Gonzalez was considered the preeminent tight end for his rare combination of speed and power. He is widely looked at the greatest tight end to play the game. Gonzalez was the first in this era for tight ends. Players like New England&#39;s Rob Gronkowski, San Francisco&#39;s Vernon Davis and New Orleans&#39; Jimmy Graham are three examples of these bigger, faster tight end who have followed in Gonzalez&#39;s footsteps.

Vote for the tight end you think is the best in the NFL right now. The definition for who you consider to be the top tight end is open-ended. It can be one of the pass catchers from above or a blocking tight end. No matter what definition you choose, be sure to vote for your favorite tight end. Then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nfl-players-2010s/pedro-cerrano" target="_blank">best NFL players of the 2010s</a>.

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A list of the best Tennessee Titans of all time. Originally <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-houston-oilers-of-all-time/hardtack?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Houston Oilers</a>, the team moved to Tennessee in 1997. During their nearly 40 years in Houston, the Oilers had some of the best players in team history. The Houston years, however, were marked by many tough losses and teams that didn't reach their potential. But that doesn't mean that were weren't any great players who were Oilers. From those Oiler years, superstars like Earl Campbell, Warren Moon and even current head coach Mike Munchak were Hall of Fame players who suited up for Houston. These three guys are considered some of the best players in Oilers/Titans history.&nbsp;When the team moved to Tennessee, they weren't devoid of talent. Great players like Steve McNair and Eddie George were starting to come of age and they were led by legendary Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bruce Matthews. The Titans reached the Super Bowl behind these players and Jevon Kearse, who is considered one of the best Titans pass rushers ever. Despite losing to the Rams, the game is considered one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-super-bowl-fails/the-round-mound?page=2">best Super Bowls in history</a> even with the Titans falling a yard short.This list of the best Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans dates back to the team's formation in 1960. If you notice someone who is missing from this list of all time Oilers/Titans, feel free to add him. Vote or rerank this list of the greatest Oilers/Titans ever according to who you think should be considered the best in franchise history.

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San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have had some great tight ends throughout the franchise’s history. This list of 49ers tight ends features former greats, current impact players, and even future stars! As the tight end position increasingly becomes more of a focal point in NFL offensive schemes, one can only imagine what this list will look like years down the road.No matter what happens with the evolution of this position, these 49ers tight ends have left a legacy that won't be forgotten.&nbsp;Great 49ers players such as&nbsp;Vernon Davis, Brent Jones, and Monty Stickles, some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">the best NFL players of all time</a>,&nbsp;have gone down as some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-tight-ends-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best tight ends</a> in the franchise's history.&nbsp;But who’s the best tight end in San Francisco 49ers history? Which of these tight ends has left a lasting legacy for his team? Vote below for who you think is the best San Francisco 49ers tight end of all time, then head over and check out <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-san-francisco-49ers-of-all-time/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">the top San Francisco 49ers players ever</a>.

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The Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers have had some great tight ends throughout the franchise&rsquo;s history. This list of past Titans/Oilers tight ends features former greats, current impact players, and even future stars.&nbsp;As the tight end position increasingly becomes more of a focal point in the offensive schemes of today, one can only imagine what this list could look like in years down the road. No matter what happens in the evolution of this position, these Tennessee/Houston tight ends have left a legacy for this that can&rsquo;t be taken away.&nbsp;

Great Tennessee Titans/<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-houston-oilers-of-all-time/hardtack?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Houston Oilers players</a> such as Frank Wycheck, Delanie Walker, and Alvin Reed have gone down as some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-tight-ends-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best tight ends</a> in franchise history.

So&nbsp;&nbsp;who is the greatest tight end in Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers history? Which of these tight ends has left a lasting legacy? Vote below for who you think is the best Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers tight end of all time!

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The 2019 NFL Comeback Player of the Year predictions are all over the place entering the season. Quite a few talented players are contending for the award.&nbsp;Comeback Player of the Year candidates are usually players&nbsp;having a tremendous season coming back from an injury or poor performances in the prior season. Legendary stars like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Rob Gronkowski have all won Comeback Player of the Year.&nbsp;

Recent winners include Andrew Luck, Keenan Allen, and Jordy Nelson, all proving they were still capable of&nbsp;greatness after dealing with adversity. If you&#39;re looking for Comeback Player of the Year odds,&nbsp;start with major NFL stars like Le&rsquo;Veon Bell, Carson Wentz, and A.J. Green, who are all&nbsp;trying to add their names to the list of NFL comeback players.

So vote below for the players you think are most likely to be in the running for the 2019 Comeback Player of the Year award, and vote down the players you don&#39;t think should be near the top of the list. Add any players you think belong here that you don&#39;t see listed. Then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-nfl-mvp-award-predictions/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">top candidates for the 2019 NFL MVP award</a>.

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The top fantasy tight ends in 2019&nbsp;include&nbsp;a combination of new stars taking over the NFL and legends in the latter stages of their careers. Among the&nbsp;best 2018 fantasy TEs&nbsp;were stars like&nbsp;George Kittle and Eric Ebron, who put up stellar numbers.

Legendary names like Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz will still appear near the top of the fantasy football rankings and certainly among the top fantasy TE rankings.&nbsp;But young, up-and-coming players like O.J. Howard and Evan Engram will make a push for the crown, as well, and could be the perfect boost for your fantasy draft.&nbsp;

So which tight ends deserve to be near the top of the 2019 fantasy football rankings? Which TEs would you count on for your fantasy team&#39;s success? Make your choices known below and come back throughout the season to see how those choices are working out.

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How many celebrities with the last name Walker can you think of? The famous Walkers below have many different professions, including notable actors with the last name Walker, famous musicians named Walker, and even athletes named Walker.

Paul Walker is certainly one of the most famous Walkers on this list. One of the famous actors with the last name Walker, he is best known for starring in the Fast &amp; Furious series. He died at the age of 40 after being involved in a car crash.

Another of the famous people with the last name Walker is Alice Walker. She is an author and social activist. Her novel The Color Purple earned her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

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