Dylan Sampson vs Keaton Mitchell
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
Keaton Mitchell- Higher projection: 97 vs 89 pts
- More points per game: 6.2 vs 5.4
- More opportunity: 32% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
Dylan Sampson and Keaton Mitchell are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Dylan Sampson holds the edge in expert consensus (RB47 to RB50). Keaton Mitchell typically comes off the board first, around pick 183 (round 16) to Dylan Sampson's pick 208. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Keaton Mitchell at 97 PPR points (5.7 per game) versus Dylan Sampson at 89.
Last season Keaton Mitchell carried the heavier workload (32% snap share, 50 touches to Dylan Sampson's 9), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Keaton Mitchell is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sampson | Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 89 | 97 |
| Points / game | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Games played | 2 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #143 | #148 |
| ADP | 208 | 183 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB68 | RB43 |
| Snap share | 0% | 32% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 4 |
| Age | 22 | 24 |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
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 Keaton Mitchell.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dylan Sampson or Keaton Mitchell in 2026?
Keaton Mitchell is a clear call over Dylan Sampson for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Dylan Sampson or Keaton Mitchell?
Keaton Mitchell carries the higher 2026 projection at 97 PPR points (5.7 per game), compared with 89 for Dylan Sampson.
Where are Dylan Sampson and Keaton Mitchell being drafted?
Keaton Mitchell has an ADP around pick 183 (round 16), while Dylan Sampson goes closer to pick 208 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, Dylan Sampson or Keaton Mitchell?
Expert consensus ranks Dylan Sampson (RB47) ahead of Keaton Mitchell (RB50) for 2026.
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