Colston Loveland vs Tucker Kraft
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 174 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 31 vs 79
- More opportunity: 63% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colston Loveland holds the edge in expert consensus (TE2 to TE7). Colston Loveland typically comes off the board first, around pick 40 (round 4) to Tucker Kraft's pick 65. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Colston Loveland at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game) versus Tucker Kraft at 174.
Last season Colston Loveland carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 83 touches to Tucker Kraft's 45), 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 clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Loveland | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 215 | 174 |
| Points / game | 10.3 | 14.7 |
| Games played | 16 | 8 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #31 | #79 |
| ADP | 40 | 65 |
| Positional rank | TE12 | TE23 |
| Snap share | 63% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 12 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
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 Tucker Kraft.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Tucker Kraft in 2026?
Colston Loveland is a clear call over Tucker Kraft for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Colston Loveland or Tucker Kraft?
Colston Loveland carries the higher 2026 projection at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game), compared with 174 for Tucker Kraft.
Where are Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft being drafted?
Colston Loveland has an ADP around pick 40 (round 4), while Tucker Kraft goes closer to pick 65 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Colston Loveland or Tucker Kraft?
Expert consensus ranks Colston Loveland (TE2) ahead of Tucker Kraft (TE7) for 2026.
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