Brashard Smith vs LeQuint Allen
Two running backs 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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Brashard Smith- More points per game: 3.7 vs 1.6
- More opportunity: 15% snap share, 16 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: RB60 vs RB79
LeQuint Allen carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Brashard Smith and LeQuint Allen are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. LeQuint Allen holds the edge in expert consensus (RB80 to RB83). The 2026 projections clearly separate them: LeQuint Allen at 56 PPR points (3.3 per game) versus Brashard Smith at 26.
Last season Brashard Smith carried the heavier workload (15% snap share, 79 touches to LeQuint Allen's 34), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Brashard Smith is the solid pick on the bigger workload. LeQuint Allen carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 26 | 56 |
| Points / game | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #282 | #268 |
| ADP | 226 | - |
| Positional rank | RB60 | RB79 |
| Snap share | 15% | 23% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 4 |
| Age | 23 | 22 |
| Bye week | 5 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brashard Smith or LeQuint Allen.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brashard Smith or LeQuint Allen in 2026?
Brashard Smith is a solid pick over LeQuint Allen for 2026, on the bigger workload. LeQuint Allen carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Brashard Smith or LeQuint Allen?
LeQuint Allen carries the higher 2026 projection at 56 PPR points (3.3 per game), compared with 26 for Brashard Smith.
Who is ranked higher, Brashard Smith or LeQuint Allen?
Expert consensus ranks LeQuint Allen (RB80) ahead of Brashard Smith (RB83) for 2026.
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