Deebo Samuel vs Troy Franklin
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 86 pts
- More points per game: 11.8 vs 10.4
- More opportunity: 72% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Deebo Samuel and Troy Franklin are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Troy Franklin holds the edge in expert consensus (WR68 to WR72). Deebo Samuel typically comes off the board first, around pick 164 (round 14) to Troy Franklin's pick 185. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Deebo Samuel at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game) versus Troy Franklin at 86.
Last season Deebo Samuel carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 116 touches to Troy Franklin's 109), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Troy Franklin 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 | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 144 | 86 |
| Points / game | 11.8 | 10.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #190 | #177 |
| ADP | 164 | 185 |
| Positional rank | WR24 | WR29 |
| Snap share | 72% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 18 |
| Age | 30 | 23 |
| Bye week | - | 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: Deebo Samuel or Troy Franklin.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Troy Franklin in 2026?
Deebo Samuel is a clear call over Troy Franklin for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Deebo Samuel or Troy Franklin?
Deebo Samuel carries the higher 2026 projection at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game), compared with 86 for Troy Franklin.
Where are Deebo Samuel and Troy Franklin being drafted?
Deebo Samuel has an ADP around pick 164 (round 14), while Troy Franklin goes closer to pick 185 (round 16).
Who is ranked higher, Deebo Samuel or Troy Franklin?
Expert consensus ranks Troy Franklin (WR68) ahead of Deebo Samuel (WR72) for 2026.
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