Deebo Samuel vs Kayshon Boutte
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 95 pts
- More points per game: 11.8 vs 8.9
- More opportunity: 72% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Deebo Samuel and Kayshon Boutte are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Kayshon Boutte holds the edge in expert consensus (WR70 to WR72). Deebo Samuel typically comes off the board first, around pick 164 (round 14) to Kayshon Boutte's pick 179. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Deebo Samuel at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game) versus Kayshon Boutte at 95.
Last season Deebo Samuel carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 116 touches to Kayshon Boutte's 46), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Kayshon Boutte is the younger option (age 24), 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 | Boutte |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 144 | 95 |
| Points / game | 11.8 | 8.9 |
| Games played | 16 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #190 | #184 |
| ADP | 164 | 179 |
| Positional rank | WR24 | WR49 |
| Snap share | 72% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 4 |
| Age | 30 | 24 |
| Bye week | - | 11 |
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 Kayshon Boutte.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte in 2026?
Deebo Samuel is a clear call over Kayshon Boutte for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte?
Deebo Samuel carries the higher 2026 projection at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game), compared with 95 for Kayshon Boutte.
Where are Deebo Samuel and Kayshon Boutte being drafted?
Deebo Samuel has an ADP around pick 164 (round 14), while Kayshon Boutte goes closer to pick 179 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte?
Expert consensus ranks Kayshon Boutte (WR70) ahead of Deebo Samuel (WR72) for 2026.
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