Cole Kmet vs Darnell Washington
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
Darnell Washington- Higher projection: 85 vs 80 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 316 vs 335
Cole Kmet and Darnell Washington are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Darnell Washington holds the edge in expert consensus (TE41 to TE44). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Darnell Washington at 85 PPR points (5.0 per game) versus Cole Kmet at 80.
Last season Cole Kmet carried the heavier workload (69% snap share, 48 touches to Darnell Washington's 43), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Darnell Washington is the narrow pick on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kmet | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 80 | 85 |
| Points / game | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #335 | #316 |
| Positional rank | TE35 | TE38 |
| Snap share | 69% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 8 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington in 2026?
Darnell Washington is a slight lean over Cole Kmet for 2026, on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Who is projected to score more, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?
Darnell Washington carries the higher 2026 projection at 85 PPR points (5.0 per game), compared with 80 for Cole Kmet.
Who is ranked higher, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?
Expert consensus ranks Darnell Washington (TE41) ahead of Cole Kmet (TE44) for 2026.
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