George Kittle vs Harold Fannin Jr.
Two tight ends 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
Clear edge · 68% confident
Harold Fannin Jr.- Higher projection: 180 vs 169 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 74 vs 93
- Market favorite: ADP 73.7 vs 79.7
George Kittle and Harold Fannin Jr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Harold Fannin Jr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE5 to TE9). Harold Fannin Jr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 74 (round 7) to George Kittle's pick 80. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Harold Fannin Jr. at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game) versus George Kittle at 169.
Last season George Kittle carried the heavier workload (75% snap share, 46 touches to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 39), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Harold Fannin Jr. is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Harold Fannin Jr. is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kittle | Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 169 | 180 |
| Points / game | 14.9 | 9.5 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #93 | #74 |
| ADP | 80 | 74 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE3 | TE13 |
| Snap share | 75% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 3 |
| Age | 33 | 22 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: George Kittle or Harold Fannin Jr..
Frequently asked
Should I draft George Kittle or Harold Fannin Jr. in 2026?
Harold Fannin Jr. is a solid pick over George Kittle for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, George Kittle or Harold Fannin Jr.?
Harold Fannin Jr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game), compared with 169 for George Kittle.
Where are George Kittle and Harold Fannin Jr. being drafted?
Harold Fannin Jr. has an ADP around pick 74 (round 7), while George Kittle goes closer to pick 80 (round 7).
Who is ranked higher, George Kittle or Harold Fannin Jr.?
Expert consensus ranks Harold Fannin Jr. (TE5) ahead of George Kittle (TE9) for 2026.
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