DEPreps Preseason Top 13 Tight Ends for 2002
| No. | Name | School | Yr | Comment |
| 1 | Larry Cylc | Hodgson | Sr. | All-Conference as a junior, has several offers from D1 schools, also state wrestling champion |
| 2 | Kevin Burnett | William Penn | Sr. | Very tough on the mat and on the field, could be a key if they throw the ball to him |
| 3 | Ryan Stearrett | St. Elizabeth's | Sr. | All-Conference as a junior, can catch and block very well |
| 4 | Jeremy Springer | Delcastle | Sr. | Should be a big factor for Delcastle this season |
| 5 | Michael Hunt | Delmar | Sr. | All-Conference as a junior, should be a big part of Delmar's offense this year |
| 6 | Desmond Bryant | Middletown | Jr. | Could be a prime target for Potts this season if he plays TE, may play O-Line instead |
| 7 | Phil Giordano | Salesianum | Sr. | Has great size for the position and can really catch the ball |
| 8 | Antoine Dittman | Dover | Jr. | Started as a sophomore last year for the state runners-up |
| 9 | Matt Yost | Lake Forest | Sr. | All-Conference as a junior, should excel this season |
| 10 | Dan McAlaine | St. Andrew's | Sr. | All-Conference as a junior, should have a very balanced attack this season |
| 11 | Colin Sylvestryk | Brandywine | Jr. | Could be a big factor for the Bulldogs if used properly |
| 12 | Mark Lemon | St. Mark's | Jr. | Could be a nice weapon with the combo of Wright, Heydt and Smith |
| 13 | Matt DiRocco | Dickinson | Sr. | Could be a big part of Dickinson's game this year |
