Calvin Ridley vs Deebo Samuel
Two wide receivers 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
Deebo Samuel- Higher projection: 144 vs 77 pts
- More points per game: 11.8 vs 6.8
- More opportunity: 72% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Calvin Ridley and Deebo Samuel are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Calvin Ridley holds the edge in expert consensus (WR71 to WR72). Deebo Samuel typically comes off the board first, around pick 164 (round 14) to Calvin Ridley's pick 228. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Deebo Samuel at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game) versus Calvin Ridley at 77.
Last season Deebo Samuel carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 116 touches to Calvin Ridley's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Deebo Samuel is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ridley | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 77 | 144 |
| Points / game | 6.8 | 11.8 |
| Games played | 7 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #186 | #190 |
| ADP | 228 | 164 |
| Positional rank | WR110 | WR24 |
| Snap share | 58% | 72% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 15 |
| Age | 31 | 30 |
| Bye week | 9 | - |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Calvin Ridley or Deebo Samuel.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Calvin Ridley or Deebo Samuel in 2026?
Deebo Samuel is a clear call over Calvin Ridley for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Calvin Ridley or Deebo Samuel?
Deebo Samuel carries the higher 2026 projection at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game), compared with 77 for Calvin Ridley.
Where are Calvin Ridley and Deebo Samuel being drafted?
Deebo Samuel has an ADP around pick 164 (round 14), while Calvin Ridley goes closer to pick 228 (round 19).
Who is ranked higher, Calvin Ridley or Deebo Samuel?
Expert consensus ranks Calvin Ridley (WR71) ahead of Deebo Samuel (WR72) for 2026.
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