Colston Loveland vs Juwan 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
Colston Loveland- Higher projection: 215 vs 141 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 31 vs 128
- Market favorite: ADP 39.9 vs 177.9
Colston Loveland and Juwan Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colston Loveland holds the edge in expert consensus (TE2 to TE15). Colston Loveland typically comes off the board first, around pick 40 (round 4) to Juwan Johnson's pick 178. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Colston Loveland at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 102 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 | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 215 | 141 |
| Points / game | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #31 | #128 |
| ADP | 40 | 178 |
| Positional rank | TE12 | TE8 |
| Snap share | 63% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 8 |
| Age | 22 | 29 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Colston Loveland or Juwan Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Juwan Johnson in 2026?
Colston Loveland is a slight lean over Juwan Johnson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Colston Loveland or Juwan Johnson?
Colston Loveland carries the higher 2026 projection at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game), compared with 141 for Juwan Johnson.
Where are Colston Loveland and Juwan Johnson being drafted?
Colston Loveland has an ADP around pick 40 (round 4), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Colston Loveland or Juwan Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Colston Loveland (TE2) ahead of Juwan Johnson (TE15) for 2026.
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