Dalton Schultz 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
Clear edge · 68% confident
Juwan Johnson- Experts agree: consensus rank 128 vs 151
- More points per game: 10.6 vs 10.5
- Better positional rank: TE8 vs TE10
Dalton Schultz carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Dalton Schultz and Juwan Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Juwan Johnson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE15 to TE18). Juwan Johnson typically comes off the board first, around pick 178 (round 15) to Dalton Schultz's pick 178. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Dalton Schultz at 151 PPR points (8.9 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Dalton Schultz carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 106 touches to Juwan Johnson's 102), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Juwan Johnson is the solid pick on stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP. Dalton Schultz carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Schultz | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 151 | 141 |
| Points / game | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #151 | #128 |
| ADP | 178 | 178 |
| Positional rank | TE10 | TE8 |
| Snap share | 72% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 8 |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Bye week | 8 | 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: Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson in 2026?
Juwan Johnson is a solid pick over Dalton Schultz for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP. Dalton Schultz carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson?
Dalton Schultz carries the higher 2026 projection at 151 PPR points (8.9 per game), compared with 141 for Juwan Johnson.
Where are Dalton Schultz and Juwan Johnson being drafted?
Juwan Johnson has an ADP around pick 178 (round 15), while Dalton Schultz goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Juwan Johnson (TE15) ahead of Dalton Schultz (TE18) for 2026.
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