Colby Parkinson vs Theo 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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Theo Johnson- Higher projection: 77 vs 76 pts
- More opportunity: 87% snap share, 13 red-zone touches
- Market favorite: ADP 232.2 vs 251.4
Colby Parkinson and Theo Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colby Parkinson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE32 to TE34). Theo Johnson typically comes off the board first, around pick 232 (round 20) to Colby Parkinson's pick 251. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Theo Johnson at 77 PPR points (4.5 per game) versus Colby Parkinson at 76.
Last season Theo Johnson carried the heavier workload (87% snap share, 74 touches to Colby Parkinson's 56), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Theo Johnson is the narrow pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Parkinson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 76 | 77 |
| Points / game | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Games played | 15 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #263 | #287 |
| ADP | 251 | 232 |
| Positional rank | TE17 | TE18 |
| Snap share | 59% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 13 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Colby Parkinson or Theo Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colby Parkinson or Theo Johnson in 2026?
Theo Johnson is a slight lean over Colby Parkinson for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Colby Parkinson or Theo Johnson?
Theo Johnson carries the higher 2026 projection at 77 PPR points (4.5 per game), compared with 76 for Colby Parkinson.
Where are Colby Parkinson and Theo Johnson being drafted?
Theo Johnson has an ADP around pick 232 (round 20), while Colby Parkinson goes closer to pick 251 (round 21).
Who is ranked higher, Colby Parkinson or Theo Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Colby Parkinson (TE32) ahead of Theo Johnson (TE34) for 2026.
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