Adam Trautman vs Drew Sample
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Drew Sample- Higher projection: 32 vs 28 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 462 vs 477
Adam Trautman and Drew Sample are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Drew Sample holds the edge in expert consensus (TE67 to TE72). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Drew Sample at 32 PPR points (1.9 per game) versus Adam Trautman at 28.
Last season Adam Trautman carried the heavier workload (57% snap share, 23 touches to Drew Sample's 21), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Drew Sample is the narrow pick on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Trautman | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 28 | 32 |
| Points / game | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #477 | #462 |
| Positional rank | TE54 | TE60 |
| Snap share | 57% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
| Age | 29 | 30 |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Adam Trautman or Drew Sample.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Adam Trautman or Drew Sample in 2026?
Drew Sample is a slight lean over Adam Trautman for 2026, on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Who is projected to score more, Adam Trautman or Drew Sample?
Drew Sample carries the higher 2026 projection at 32 PPR points (1.9 per game), compared with 28 for Adam Trautman.
Who is ranked higher, Adam Trautman or Drew Sample?
Expert consensus ranks Drew Sample (TE67) ahead of Adam Trautman (TE72) for 2026.
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