Deebo Samuel vs Jaylin Noel
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 · 95% confident
Deebo Samuel- Higher projection: 144 vs 83 pts
- More points per game: 11.8 vs 4.0
- More opportunity: 72% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Deebo Samuel and Jaylin Noel are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Jaylin Noel holds the edge in expert consensus (WR69 to WR72). Deebo Samuel typically comes off the board first, around pick 164 (round 14) to Jaylin Noel's pick 214. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Deebo Samuel at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game) versus Jaylin Noel at 83.
Last season Deebo Samuel carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 116 touches to Jaylin Noel's 41), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jaylin Noel is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Deebo Samuel is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Samuel | Noel |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 144 | 83 |
| Points / game | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #190 | #183 |
| ADP | 164 | 214 |
| Positional rank | WR24 | WR88 |
| Snap share | 72% | 27% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 5 |
| Age | 30 | 23 |
| Bye week | - | 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: Deebo Samuel or Jaylin Noel.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Jaylin Noel in 2026?
Deebo Samuel is a clear call over Jaylin Noel for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Deebo Samuel or Jaylin Noel?
Deebo Samuel carries the higher 2026 projection at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game), compared with 83 for Jaylin Noel.
Where are Deebo Samuel and Jaylin Noel being drafted?
Deebo Samuel has an ADP around pick 164 (round 14), while Jaylin Noel goes closer to pick 214 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, Deebo Samuel or Jaylin Noel?
Expert consensus ranks Jaylin Noel (WR69) ahead of Deebo Samuel (WR72) for 2026.
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