Colston Loveland vs Travis Kelce
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 171 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 31 vs 98
- Market favorite: ADP 39.9 vs 89.4
Colston Loveland and Travis Kelce are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colston Loveland holds the edge in expert consensus (TE2 to TE10). Colston Loveland typically comes off the board first, around pick 40 (round 4) to Travis Kelce's pick 89. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Colston Loveland at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game) versus Travis Kelce at 171.
Last season Travis Kelce carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 109 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 | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 215 | 171 |
| Points / game | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #31 | #98 |
| ADP | 40 | 89 |
| Positional rank | TE12 | TE3 |
| Snap share | 63% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 12 |
| Age | 22 | 36 |
| Bye week | 10 | 5 |
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 Travis Kelce.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Travis Kelce in 2026?
Colston Loveland is a slight lean over Travis Kelce for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Colston Loveland or Travis Kelce?
Colston Loveland carries the higher 2026 projection at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game), compared with 171 for Travis Kelce.
Where are Colston Loveland and Travis Kelce being drafted?
Colston Loveland has an ADP around pick 40 (round 4), while Travis Kelce goes closer to pick 89 (round 8).
Who is ranked higher, Colston Loveland or Travis Kelce?
Expert consensus ranks Colston Loveland (TE2) ahead of Travis Kelce (TE10) for 2026.
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