Dalton Schultz vs T.J. Hockenson
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
Dalton Schultz- Experts agree: consensus rank 151 vs 177
- More points per game: 10.5 vs 7.5
- More opportunity: 72% snap share, 11 red-zone touches
T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Dalton Schultz and T.J. Hockenson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dalton Schultz holds the edge in expert consensus (TE18 to TE21). T.J. Hockenson typically comes off the board first, around pick 165 (round 14) to Dalton Schultz's pick 178. The 2026 projections are nearly even: T.J. Hockenson at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game) versus Dalton Schultz at 151.
Last season Dalton Schultz carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 106 touches to T.J. Hockenson's 67), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Dalton Schultz is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Schultz | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 151 | 155 |
| Points / game | 10.5 | 7.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #151 | #177 |
| ADP | 178 | 165 |
| Positional rank | TE10 | TE25 |
| Snap share | 72% | 79% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 12 |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Bye week | 8 | 6 |
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 T.J. Hockenson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson in 2026?
Dalton Schultz is a clear call over T.J. Hockenson for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?
T.J. Hockenson carries the higher 2026 projection at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game), compared with 151 for Dalton Schultz.
Where are Dalton Schultz and T.J. Hockenson being drafted?
T.J. Hockenson has an ADP around pick 165 (round 14), while Dalton Schultz goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?
Expert consensus ranks Dalton Schultz (TE18) ahead of T.J. Hockenson (TE21) for 2026.
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