Colston Loveland vs Oronde Gadsden
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
Colston Loveland- Higher projection: 215 vs 142 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 31 vs 229
- More points per game: 10.3 vs 8.8
Colston Loveland and Oronde Gadsden are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colston Loveland holds the edge in expert consensus (TE2 to TE27). Colston Loveland typically comes off the board first, around pick 40 (round 4) to Oronde Gadsden's pick 154. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Colston Loveland at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game) versus Oronde Gadsden at 142.
Last season Colston Loveland carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 83 touches to Oronde Gadsden's 69), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Colston Loveland is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Loveland | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 215 | 142 |
| Points / game | 10.3 | 8.8 |
| Games played | 16 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #31 | #229 |
| ADP | 40 | 154 |
| Positional rank | TE12 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 63% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 14 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 |
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 Oronde Gadsden.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Oronde Gadsden in 2026?
Colston Loveland is a clear call over Oronde Gadsden for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Colston Loveland or Oronde Gadsden?
Colston Loveland carries the higher 2026 projection at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game), compared with 142 for Oronde Gadsden.
Where are Colston Loveland and Oronde Gadsden being drafted?
Colston Loveland has an ADP around pick 40 (round 4), while Oronde Gadsden goes closer to pick 154 (round 13).
Who is ranked higher, Colston Loveland or Oronde Gadsden?
Expert consensus ranks Colston Loveland (TE2) ahead of Oronde Gadsden (TE27) for 2026.
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