Austin Hooper vs Luke Musgrave
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Austin Hooper- Experts agree: consensus rank 415 vs 437
- More points per game: 3.7 vs 2.9
- More opportunity: 50% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
Luke Musgrave carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Austin Hooper and Luke Musgrave are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Austin Hooper holds the edge in expert consensus (TE58 to TE62).
Last season Luke Musgrave carried the heavier workload (43% snap share, 31 touches to Austin Hooper's 26), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Luke Musgrave is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Austin Hooper is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus. Luke Musgrave carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Hooper | Musgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 33 | - |
| Points / game | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #415 | #437 |
| ADP | 430 | - |
| Positional rank | TE46 | TE52 |
| Snap share | 50% | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 1 |
| Age | 31 | 26 |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Austin Hooper or Luke Musgrave.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Austin Hooper or Luke Musgrave in 2026?
Austin Hooper is a clear call over Luke Musgrave for 2026, on stronger expert consensus. Luke Musgrave carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is ranked higher, Austin Hooper or Luke Musgrave?
Expert consensus ranks Austin Hooper (TE58) ahead of Luke Musgrave (TE62) for 2026.
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