Brenton Strange vs Juwan Johnson
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
Juwan Johnson- Experts agree: consensus rank 128 vs 150
- More points per game: 10.6 vs 9.8
- More opportunity: 76% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
Brenton Strange carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Brenton Strange and Juwan Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Juwan Johnson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE15 to TE17). Brenton Strange typically comes off the board first, around pick 162 (round 14) to Juwan Johnson's pick 178. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Brenton Strange at 161 PPR points (9.5 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 102 touches to Brenton Strange's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Brenton Strange is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Juwan Johnson is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Brenton Strange carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Strange | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 161 | 141 |
| Points / game | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Games played | 12 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #150 | #128 |
| ADP | 162 | 178 |
| Positional rank | TE22 | TE8 |
| Snap share | 76% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 8 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
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 Juwan Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Juwan Johnson in 2026?
Juwan Johnson is a clear call over Brenton Strange for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Brenton Strange carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Brenton Strange or Juwan Johnson?
Brenton Strange carries the higher 2026 projection at 161 PPR points (9.5 per game), compared with 141 for Juwan Johnson.
Where are Brenton Strange and Juwan Johnson being drafted?
Brenton Strange has an ADP around pick 162 (round 14), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Brenton Strange or Juwan Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Juwan Johnson (TE15) ahead of Brenton Strange (TE17) for 2026.
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