Dylan Sampson vs Jonah Coleman
Two running backs 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
Jonah Coleman- Experts agree: consensus rank 142 vs 143
- More points per game: 7.9 vs 5.4
- More opportunity: 25% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
Dylan Sampson and Jonah Coleman are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Jonah Coleman holds the edge in expert consensus (RB46 to RB47). Jonah Coleman typically comes off the board first, around pick 165 (round 14) to Dylan Sampson's pick 208. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Dylan Sampson at 89 PPR points (5.2 per game) versus Jonah Coleman at 64.
Last season Jonah Coleman carried the heavier workload (25% snap share, 24 touches to Dylan Sampson's 9), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jonah Coleman is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Dylan Sampson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sampson | Coleman |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 89 | 64 |
| Points / game | 5.4 | 7.9 |
| Games played | 2 | 3 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #143 | #142 |
| ADP | 208 | 165 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB68 | RB57 |
| Snap share | 0% | 25% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Dylan Sampson or Jonah Coleman.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dylan Sampson or Jonah Coleman in 2026?
Jonah Coleman is a clear call over Dylan Sampson for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Dylan Sampson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Dylan Sampson or Jonah Coleman?
Dylan Sampson carries the higher 2026 projection at 89 PPR points (5.2 per game), compared with 64 for Jonah Coleman.
Where are Dylan Sampson and Jonah Coleman being drafted?
Jonah Coleman has an ADP around pick 165 (round 14), while Dylan Sampson goes closer to pick 208 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, Dylan Sampson or Jonah Coleman?
Expert consensus ranks Jonah Coleman (RB46) ahead of Dylan Sampson (RB47) for 2026.
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