Colston Loveland vs Jake Ferguson
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
Colston Loveland- Higher projection: 215 vs 160 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 31 vs 125
- Market favorite: ADP 39.9 vs 98.4
Colston Loveland and Jake Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colston Loveland holds the edge in expert consensus (TE2 to TE14). Colston Loveland typically comes off the board first, around pick 40 (round 4) to Jake Ferguson's pick 98. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Colston Loveland at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game) versus Jake Ferguson at 160.
Last season Jake Ferguson carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 103 touches to Colston Loveland's 83), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Colston Loveland is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Colston Loveland is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Loveland | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 215 | 160 |
| Points / game | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #31 | #125 |
| ADP | 40 | 98 |
| Positional rank | TE12 | TE5 |
| Snap share | 63% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 23 |
| Age | 22 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Colston Loveland or Jake Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Jake Ferguson in 2026?
Colston Loveland is a slight lean over Jake Ferguson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Colston Loveland or Jake Ferguson?
Colston Loveland carries the higher 2026 projection at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game), compared with 160 for Jake Ferguson.
Where are Colston Loveland and Jake Ferguson being drafted?
Colston Loveland has an ADP around pick 40 (round 4), while Jake Ferguson goes closer to pick 98 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Colston Loveland or Jake Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Colston Loveland (TE2) ahead of Jake Ferguson (TE14) for 2026.
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