Adam Trautman vs Will Kacmarek
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 · 52% confident- Experts agree: consensus rank 467 vs 468
- Healthier: no injury designation vs Questionable
Will Kacmarek carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Adam Trautman and Will Kacmarek are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Adam Trautman holds the edge in expert consensus (TE68 to TE69). The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Will Kacmarek at 62 PPR points (3.6 per game) versus Adam Trautman at 28.
Will Kacmarek is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Adam Trautman is the narrow pick on stronger expert consensus. Will Kacmarek carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Trautman | Kacmarek |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 28 | 62 |
| Points / game | 2.7 | - |
| Games played | 17 | - |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #467 | #468 |
| ADP | 683 | - |
| Positional rank | TE56 | - |
| Snap share | 57% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
| Age | 29 | 23 |
| 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 Will Kacmarek.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Adam Trautman or Will Kacmarek in 2026?
Adam Trautman is a slight lean over Will Kacmarek for 2026, on stronger expert consensus. Will Kacmarek carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Adam Trautman or Will Kacmarek?
Will Kacmarek carries the higher 2026 projection at 62 PPR points (3.6 per game), compared with 28 for Adam Trautman.
Who is ranked higher, Adam Trautman or Will Kacmarek?
Expert consensus ranks Adam Trautman (TE68) ahead of Will Kacmarek (TE69) for 2026.
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