Pennsylvania's top high school football players for 2023: Meet the tight ends

Who are the top high school tight ends in Pennsylvania in 2023?

The 2023 high school football season is finally here.

SBLive set out to find the best offensive and defensive players in the state at each position. 

We started with the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, offensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, defensive linemen and pass rushers. Now we will take a look at some of the top tight ends in Pennsylvania entering the 2023 season. Players from all classifications received consideration.

There are plenty of standout football players in Pennsylvania, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive. Tag us on X or Instagram at @SBLivePA to discuss the other tight ends worthy of fans’ attention in 2023. You can also submit player nominations to ryan@scorebooklive.com.

(Note: These lists were compiled prior to the first week of the season)

(Photo of Central Bucks East tight end Jack Donnelly by Michele C. Haddon / Bucks County Courier Times / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Aiden Black, sr., Delaware Valley

Arguably the top senior tight end in Pennsylvania, Black committed to Stanford in June. He plays both ways for Delaware Valley at tight end and defensive end and recorded 409 receiving yards, four touchdowns, 50 tackles and six sacks as a junior. Black was a Class 5A all-state pick at tight end last year. 

Caleb Brewer, sr., Wyomissing

The 6-foot-4, 295-pound Brewer is capable of playing tight end, offensive line and defensive line. The athletic three-star recruit committed to Penn State in April.

Ryan Campbell, sr., Downingtown West

A physical two-way player at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, Campbell was recently laser timed at a blazing 4.44 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Campbell committed to Richmond over the summer.

Riley Delp, sr., Pottsgrove

A starter at tight end since his sophomore season, Delp caught 22 passes for 310 yards and five touchdowns last fall. He was also a factor on defense, recording 53 tackles, two sacks and an interception.

Jack Donnelly, sr., Central Bucks East

Donnelly led Class 6A in catches (36) and receiving yards (571) from the tight end position a season ago. The Penn commit also had four touchdowns and tallied 10 tackles for loss on defense. For his efforts, Donnelly was an all-state selection at tight end.

Drexton Frank, sr., Lampeter-Strasburg

Frank is a strong all-around athlete who will play Division I lacrosse for Towson. On the football field he plays tight end and linebacker, and Frank should have a bigger role in Lampeter-Strasburg’s offense this season after catching 18 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown last season.

Michael Gelatko, jr., Marian Catholic

Gelatko, who also plays baseball for Marian Catholic, had 276 receiving yards and five total touchdowns as a sophomore. He was equally impactful on defense, finishing with 42 tackles and an interception.

Bradley Gompers, jr., Pittsburgh Central Catholic

Gompers is a tight end/wide receiver tweener who caught 20 passes for 294 yards and a touchdown as a sophomore. He is also a standout defensive player as an edge rusher. Gompers picked up offers from Boston College, Pittsburgh and West Virginia over the summer.

Johann Hennigan, sr., Imhotep Charter

Hennigan had 22 catches for 372 yards and three touchdowns as a junior. He is also a strong blocker, but Hennigan is at his best with the ball in his hands.

Reston Lehman, so., Peters Township

A rising sophomore, Lehman was a factor last season at tight end and outside linebacker. He picked up Division I offers from Central Michigan and Miami (Ohio) over the summer and projects to be a top receiving threat for Peters Township this fall.

Brandon London, sr., Shaler Area

At 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, London is difficult to tackle in the open field. He is an improving blocker who had 450 yards receiving and four touchdowns as a junior.

Quintin Pfautz, sr., Ephrata

Pfautz was limited to just five games as a junior due to injury and played three games with a cast, but he was still a dominant two-way player for Ephrata. An elite blocker, Pfautz will have an expanded role in the passing game this season.

Aiden Schomp, sr., Cedar Crest

Also a standout on the basketball court, Schomp plays tight end and defensive end on the football field. He hauled in four touchdowns as a junior and is looking to be a bigger factor in the passing game this season.

Jacob Schultz, sr., Mount Carmel

Schultz caught 23 passes for 539 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior. The versatile athlete also had 64 tackles (13 for loss) and three sacks on the defensive side of the ball.

Nick Slogik, sr., Bishop McDevitt

Slogik committed to Pittsburgh for baseball last year but recently flipped to East Carolina for an opportunity to play football and baseball. At 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, he has ideal size for the tight end position at the next level. 

Tommy Smith, sr., Central Clarion

Also a star pitcher for Central Clarion, Smith is a two-way standout on the football field. He had 21 catches for 383 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior while recording 92 tackles, four interceptions and seven quarterback hurries on defense.

Dominic Toy, sr., Chester

Another two-way standout, Toy had 31 catches for 550 yards and 13 touchdowns during his junior season. The three-star recruit with offers from Pittsburgh and Penn State, among others, also recorded six sacks on defense.

Kyler Troup, sr., Mifflinburg

Troup is a massive target in the passing game at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds. As a junior, Troup had 29 catches for 425 yards and five touchdowns. He was also an impact player at defensive end with 8.5 sacks.

Ennis Udo, sr., Malvern Prep

Udo, who is also a star lacrosse player for Malvern Prep, is a factor on offense and defense on the football field. He is going to give it a go in both sports for Brown in college.

Zack Zandier, sr., Exeter Township

A Coastal Carolina commit, Zandier is a big target in the passing game at 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds. He caught 22 passes for 368 yards and four touchdowns as a junior.