2009 Fantasy Footbal Rankings: Top 10 Tight Ends

1. Jason Witten (Dallas Cowboys) - Witten's role will increase even more this season in the Cowboy's offense with Terrell Owens out of town. He should put up receiver like numbers and see a lot of passes coming his way from Tony Romo.

2009 Projected Stats: 80 Catches, 1,100 Yards, 9 TDs

2. Antonio Gates (San Diego Chargers) - Gates struggled last season with injuries and still had a productive year. He should return to his old self this season and he is in a contract year so expect big numbers.

2009 Projected Stats: 75 Catches, 950 Yards, 8 TDs

3. Tony Gonzalez (Atlanta Falcons) - Gonzalez comes to Atlanta this season after spending so many years with Kansas City. Don't expect him to slow down this season because of his age and with Matt Ryan having more experience, Gonzalez should have a great year.

2009 Projected Stats: 73 Catches, 900 Yards, 8 TDs

4. Greg Olsen (Chicago Bears) - Olsen should be ready for a break out season with Jay Cutler coming over from Denver. Expect Cutler to use Olsen a lot and be a big weapon in the Chicago offense.

2009 Projected Stats: 71 Catches, 840 Yards, 7 TDs

5. Dallas Clark (Indianapolis Colts) - Clark has always been a big part of the Colt's offense but his role should increase this season now that Marvin Harrison is gone. Peyton Manning will be looking for Clark a lot this season.

2009 Projected Stats: 70 Catches, 830 Yards, 7 TDs

6. Chris Cooley (Washington Redskins) - Cooley only had one touchdown last season despite catching for over 800 yards. He should be used more this season for the endzone with Jason Campbell having more experience in the Redskin's offensive system.

2009 Projected Stats: 72 Catches, 825 Yards, 6 TDs

7. Kellen Winslow Jr. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - If Winslow can stay healthy this season, he should have a pretty solid year in Tamp Bay. Expect him to be a big weapon for quarterback Luke McCown.

2009 Projected Stats: 74 Catches, 840 Yards, 5 TDs

8. Owen Daniels (Houston Texans) - Daniels gets a lot of receptions but hasn't managed to score many touchdowns in Houston's offense so far. Expect similar numbers by Daniels from past seasons.

2009 Projected Stats: 72 Catches, 900 Yards, 4 TDs

9. John Carlson (Seattle Seahawks) - Carlson played most of his rookie year with quarterback Seneca Wallace. With Matt Hasselbeck returning, expect Carlson's numbers to increase.

2009 Projected Stats: 64 Catches, 710 Yards, 5 TDs

10. Jeremy Shockey (New Orleans Saints) - Shockey did not manage to score a touchdown last season, but with having more experience playing alongside Drew Brees, Shockey should have solid production in 2009.

2009 Projected Stats: 62 Catches, 690 Yards, 4 TDs

Source: http://www.thehuddle.com/x9/pre/rank-10te.php