The 2015 season saw some dramatic shifts in how we value tight ends across the league. Jordan Reed emerged to be a fantasy force, scoring more fantasy points per game than Rob Gronkowski in points per reception (PPR) leagues. Delanie Walker became a checkdown machine for Marcus Mariota, setting career highs across the board. The emergence of Gary Barnidge having a breakout season at age 31 was one of the league's best feel-good stories of the year.

What can we look forward to in 2016, and how does numberFire's projections anticipate this year's class of tight ends to perform in fantasy football?

Let's check out the top 25.