Davis Allen vs Grant Calcaterra
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
Davis Allen- More points per game: 3.7 vs 1.5
- More opportunity: 50% snap share, 7 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE43 vs TE71
Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Davis Allen and Grant Calcaterra are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Davis Allen typically comes off the board first, around pick 661 (round 56) to Grant Calcaterra's pick 686. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Grant Calcaterra at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game) versus Davis Allen at 6.
Last season Davis Allen carried the heavier workload (50% snap share, 33 touches to Grant Calcaterra's 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Davis Allen is the clear pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Allen | Calcaterra |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 6 | 26 |
| Points / game | 3.7 | 1.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| ADP | 661 | 686 |
| Positional rank | TE43 | TE71 |
| Snap share | 50% | 40% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 3 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Davis Allen or Grant Calcaterra.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Davis Allen or Grant Calcaterra in 2026?
Davis Allen is a clear call over Grant Calcaterra for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Davis Allen or Grant Calcaterra?
Grant Calcaterra carries the higher 2026 projection at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game), compared with 6 for Davis Allen.
Where are Davis Allen and Grant Calcaterra being drafted?
Davis Allen has an ADP around pick 661 (round 56), while Grant Calcaterra goes closer to pick 686 (round 58).
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