Chig Okonkwo vs Isaiah Likely
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
Isaiah Likely- Higher projection: 157 vs 144 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 122 vs 153
- More points per game: 16.1 vs 7.5
Chig Okonkwo and Isaiah Likely are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Isaiah Likely holds the edge in expert consensus (TE13 to TE19). Isaiah Likely typically comes off the board first, around pick 106 (round 9) to Chig Okonkwo's pick 190. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Isaiah Likely at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game) versus Chig Okonkwo at 144.
Last season Isaiah Likely carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 63 touches to Chig Okonkwo's 20), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Isaiah Likely is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Okonkwo | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 144 | 157 |
| Points / game | 7.5 | 16.1 |
| Games played | 4 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #153 | #122 |
| ADP | 190 | 106 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE38 | TE2 |
| Snap share | 65% | 74% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 8 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely in 2026?
Isaiah Likely is a clear call over Chig Okonkwo for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely?
Isaiah Likely carries the higher 2026 projection at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game), compared with 144 for Chig Okonkwo.
Where are Chig Okonkwo and Isaiah Likely being drafted?
Isaiah Likely has an ADP around pick 106 (round 9), while Chig Okonkwo goes closer to pick 190 (round 16).
Who is ranked higher, Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely?
Expert consensus ranks Isaiah Likely (TE13) ahead of Chig Okonkwo (TE19) for 2026.
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