Grant Calcaterra vs Hunter Long
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Hunter Long- More points per game: 3.6 vs 1.5
- More opportunity: 41% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE61 vs TE71
Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Grant Calcaterra and Hunter Long are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Hunter Long typically comes off the board first, around pick 673 (round 57) to Grant Calcaterra's pick 686.
Last season Hunter Long carried the heavier workload (41% snap share, 17 touches to Grant Calcaterra's 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Hunter Long is the clear pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Calcaterra | Long |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 26 | - |
| Points / game | 1.5 | 3.6 |
| Games played | 15 | 9 |
| ADP | 686 | 673 |
| Positional rank | TE71 | TE61 |
| Snap share | 40% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 27 | 28 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Grant Calcaterra or Hunter Long.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Grant Calcaterra or Hunter Long in 2026?
Hunter Long is a clear call over Grant Calcaterra for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Where are Grant Calcaterra and Hunter Long being drafted?
Hunter Long has an ADP around pick 673 (round 57), while Grant Calcaterra goes closer to pick 686 (round 58).
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.