Dalton Schultz vs Kyle Pitts Sr.
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
Kyle Pitts Sr.- Higher projection: 172 vs 151 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 151
- Market favorite: ADP 67.6 vs 178.6
Dalton Schultz and Kyle Pitts Sr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts Sr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE18). Kyle Pitts Sr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Dalton Schultz's pick 179. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Dalton Schultz at 151.
Last season Dalton Schultz carried the heavier workload (58% snap share, 43 touches to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 27), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Kyle Pitts Sr. is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts Sr. is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Schultz | Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 151 | 172 |
| Points / game | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #151 | #75 |
| ADP | 179 | 68 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE14 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 58% | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 6 |
| Age | 30 | 26 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
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Frequently asked
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Kyle Pitts Sr. in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is a solid pick over Dalton Schultz for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Dalton Schultz or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Kyle Pitts Sr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 151 for Dalton Schultz.
Where are Dalton Schultz and Kyle Pitts Sr. being drafted?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Dalton Schultz goes closer to pick 179 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Dalton Schultz or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) ahead of Dalton Schultz (TE18) for 2026.
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