Cade Otton vs T.J. Hockenson
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
T.J. Hockenson- Higher projection: 155 vs 122 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 177 vs 230
- Market favorite: ADP 165.4 vs 233.1
Cade Otton and T.J. Hockenson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. T.J. Hockenson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE21 to TE28). T.J. Hockenson typically comes off the board first, around pick 165 (round 14) to Cade Otton's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: T.J. Hockenson at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game) versus Cade Otton at 122.
Last season Cade Otton carried the heavier workload (93% snap share, 81 touches to T.J. Hockenson's 67), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, T.J. Hockenson is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Otton | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 122 | 155 |
| Points / game | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Games played | 16 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #230 | #177 |
| ADP | 233 | 165 |
| Positional rank | TE21 | TE25 |
| Snap share | 93% | 79% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 12 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson in 2026?
T.J. Hockenson is a slight lean over Cade Otton for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?
T.J. Hockenson carries the higher 2026 projection at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game), compared with 122 for Cade Otton.
Where are Cade Otton and T.J. Hockenson being drafted?
T.J. Hockenson has an ADP around pick 165 (round 14), while Cade Otton goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?
Expert consensus ranks T.J. Hockenson (TE21) ahead of Cade Otton (TE28) for 2026.
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