Brenton Strange vs Colston Loveland
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
Colston Loveland- Higher projection: 215 vs 161 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 31 vs 150
- More points per game: 10.3 vs 9.8
Brenton Strange and Colston Loveland are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colston Loveland holds the edge in expert consensus (TE2 to TE17). Colston Loveland typically comes off the board first, around pick 40 (round 4) to Brenton Strange's pick 162. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Colston Loveland at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game) versus Brenton Strange at 161.
Last season Colston Loveland carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 83 touches to Brenton Strange's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Colston Loveland is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Colston Loveland is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Strange | Loveland |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 161 | 215 |
| Points / game | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Games played | 12 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #150 | #31 |
| ADP | 162 | 40 |
| Positional rank | TE22 | TE12 |
| Snap share | 76% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 15 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brenton Strange or Colston Loveland.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Colston Loveland in 2026?
Colston Loveland is a clear call over Brenton Strange for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Brenton Strange or Colston Loveland?
Colston Loveland carries the higher 2026 projection at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game), compared with 161 for Brenton Strange.
Where are Brenton Strange and Colston Loveland being drafted?
Colston Loveland has an ADP around pick 40 (round 4), while Brenton Strange goes closer to pick 162 (round 14).
Who is ranked higher, Brenton Strange or Colston Loveland?
Expert consensus ranks Colston Loveland (TE2) ahead of Brenton Strange (TE17) for 2026.
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