Darnell Mooney vs Ted Hurst
Two wide receivers 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 · 92% confident
Ted Hurst- Higher projection: 98 vs 73 pts
- Market favorite: ADP 239.6 vs 249.2
Darnell Mooney and Ted Hurst are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Darnell Mooney holds the edge in expert consensus (WR84 to WR88). Ted Hurst typically comes off the board first, around pick 240 (round 20) to Darnell Mooney's pick 249. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Ted Hurst at 98 PPR points (5.8 per game) versus Darnell Mooney at 73.
Ted Hurst is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Ted Hurst is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Mooney | Hurst |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 73 | 98 |
| Points / game | 5.5 | - |
| Games played | 15 | - |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #231 | #246 |
| ADP | 249 | 240 |
| Positional rank | WR78 | - |
| Snap share | 82% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | - |
| Age | 28 | 22 |
| Bye week | 8 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Darnell Mooney or Ted Hurst.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Darnell Mooney or Ted Hurst in 2026?
Ted Hurst is a clear call over Darnell Mooney for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and more room to grow.
Who is projected to score more, Darnell Mooney or Ted Hurst?
Ted Hurst carries the higher 2026 projection at 98 PPR points (5.8 per game), compared with 73 for Darnell Mooney.
Where are Darnell Mooney and Ted Hurst being drafted?
Ted Hurst has an ADP around pick 240 (round 20), while Darnell Mooney goes closer to pick 249 (round 21).
Who is ranked higher, Darnell Mooney or Ted Hurst?
Expert consensus ranks Darnell Mooney (WR84) ahead of Ted Hurst (WR88) for 2026.
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