1.) Jason Witten (TE) – Dallas Cowboys
In 2007, Witten finished second amongst National Football League tight ends with career highs in receptions (96) and receiving yards (1,145). He also added a career-high seven touchdown grabs. Witten is a determined pass-catcher that isn’t afraid to play smashmouth football, and opposing secondaries know it. Last season, Witten caught six or more passes 10 times and notched 100-plus receiving yards on four occasions. In my mind, he has officially taken the crown from tight end king Antonio Gates, so to expect anything less than a stellar year from Witten would be foolish on your part. Draft the 6-foot-5, 265-pound bruiser with confidence, because Dallas quarterback Tony Romo loves him and won’t hesitate to throw his way 15-20 times a game if he has to.

2.) Antonio Gates (TE) – San Diego Chargers
Unfortunately for Gates, the surgery he had on his toe in late February will likely keep him off the practice field for most of training camp. However, word out of San Diego is that Gates is adamant about playing in the season opener against the Carolina Panthers. There is no doubt that Gates will slip in drafts this season due to his ailing toe, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use an early draft pick on the 6-foot-4, 260-pound superstar. In four consecutive seasons, Gates has recorded 900-plus receiving yards and at least nine touchdown grabs. Although Gates’ reception totals have been down over his last two campaigns, his presence in the red zone is still legendary. Plus, with quarterback Philip Rivers feeling better, a healthy LaDainian Tomlinson and wide receiver Chris Chambers in the mix, Gates’ presence on the field and on fantasy rosters should loom larger than ever.