Bucky Irving vs Omarion Hampton
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Omarion Hampton- Higher projection: 243 vs 197 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 25 vs 54
- More points per game: 15.1 vs 13.9
Bucky Irving and Omarion Hampton are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Omarion Hampton holds the edge in expert consensus (RB10 to RB19). Omarion Hampton typically comes off the board first, around pick 15 (round 2) to Bucky Irving's pick 42. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Omarion Hampton at 243 PPR points (14.3 per game) versus Bucky Irving at 197.
Last season Bucky Irving carried the heavier workload (62% snap share, 208 touches to Omarion Hampton's 159), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Omarion Hampton is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Irving | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 197 | 243 |
| Points / game | 13.9 | 15.1 |
| Games played | 10 | 9 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #54 | #25 |
| ADP | 42 | 15 |
| Positional rank | RB33 | RB34 |
| Snap share | 62% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 24 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton in 2026?
Omarion Hampton is a clear call over Bucky Irving for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton?
Omarion Hampton carries the higher 2026 projection at 243 PPR points (14.3 per game), compared with 197 for Bucky Irving.
Where are Bucky Irving and Omarion Hampton being drafted?
Omarion Hampton has an ADP around pick 15 (round 2), while Bucky Irving goes closer to pick 42 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton?
Expert consensus ranks Omarion Hampton (RB10) ahead of Bucky Irving (RB19) for 2026.
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