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John Michael Gyllenborg

TE · #81

KC · TE · Age 24

Redraft rank
TE82
•TE82 · Depth⚠ Wk1 in doubt
Tier
T6
Overall
#473
ADP
—
Consensus
Some split
What’s driving the season rank
Case for
+
Age / role
age 24 TE
Minor
Case against
−
Projection rank
TE82 · proj. consensus
Notable
Neutral: ADP value, Source agreement
Analysis

Gyllenborg entered his rookie year as a well-regarded UDFA stash out of Wyoming but a training-camp knee injury and subsequent season-ending IR placement erased his entire 2026 season before it began, leaving zero game tape and no opportunity to climb a TE room that already had him fifth behind Kelce, Gray, Wiley, and Briningstool. The 2026 draft added no direct positional competition, which keeps his long-term runway theoretically intact, but the immediate outlook is purely developmental and hinges on a clean recovery and a real chance to compete in 2027 camp. Community sentiment on him remains muted given the total absence of NFL production and the crowded depth chart he'll return to. This is a deep-stash dynasty hold only in rosters with ample bench space and a multi-year outlook — sell if you need a roster spot now, hold if you already own him and can afford to wait through a full lost season, and there's no buy case at this stage given the injury and depth-chart math.

Intel updated: 2 hours ago
Current statusKC
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Prospect Profile2026 Class

42.8Composite Score

Composite Breakdown

Each row compares John Michael Gyllenborg to other 2026 prospects in that signal — except Class × Draft Slot, which shows the editorial multiplier applied to John Michael Gyllenborg's 2026-class + draft-slot combo (baseline 1.00× = neutral).

Computed from 2 of 6 signals

  • Draft Capital25%
  • Combine Athletic17%▲~average
  • Rookie ADP17%
  • Expert Consensus17%
  • College Production15%
  • Class × Draft Slot9%▲+5% (1.05×)+5% (1.05×)0.60

Class rank: 85th percentile

40-Yd88%
Vertical75%
Broad97%
Shuttle83%
Speed87%
Burst93%
Agility86%
HaSS90%
SPARQ-x95%
BMI8%
Catch Rad.96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Michael Gyllenborg's Speed Score?
John Michael Gyllenborg's Speed Score ranks in the 87th percentile among prospects at the position.
Risk & Opportunity Analysis (4 flags)

Risk Flags

3
  • Injury Concerns

    Gyllenborg suffered a knee injury in camp and was placed on season-ending injured reserve before Week 1, wiping out his entire rookie season and any chance to build in-game tape or trust with the coaching staff.

  • Target Volume

    Even healthy, he sat at TE5 behind Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jared Wiley, and Jake Briningstool, leaving no clear near-term path to snaps once he's cleared to return.

  • Roster Security

    As an undrafted free agent who has yet to appear in a regular-season game, Gyllenborg carries real risk of failing to make the 2027 roster if the rehab timeline lags or younger competition impresses first.

Opportunity Flags

1
  • Draft Capital

    Kansas City's 2026 draft capital was spent on a running back, a wide receiver, and a quarterback rather than a tight end, so no fresh same-position competition was added to further crowd his path once healthy.

Format Comparison

John Michael Gyllenborg — Format Comparison

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PPR SFBest3—
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