Grant Calcaterra vs Ian Thomas
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
Slight lean · 52% confident
Ian Thomas- More points per game: 1.6 vs 1.5
- Better positional rank: TE69 vs TE71
- Healthier: no injury designation vs IR
Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Grant Calcaterra and Ian Thomas are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Ian Thomas typically comes off the board first, around pick 617 (round 52) to Grant Calcaterra's pick 686. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Grant Calcaterra at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game) versus Ian Thomas at 4.
Last season Grant Calcaterra carried the heavier workload (40% snap share, 13 touches to Ian Thomas's 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Grant Calcaterra is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Ian Thomas is the narrow pick on an earlier ADP. Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Calcaterra | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 26 | 4 |
| Points / game | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Games played | 15 | 15 |
| ADP | 686 | 617 |
| Positional rank | TE71 | TE69 |
| Snap share | 40% | 35% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
| Age | 27 | 30 |
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 Ian Thomas.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Grant Calcaterra or Ian Thomas in 2026?
Ian Thomas is a slight lean over Grant Calcaterra for 2026, on an earlier ADP. Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Grant Calcaterra or Ian Thomas?
Grant Calcaterra carries the higher 2026 projection at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game), compared with 4 for Ian Thomas.
Where are Grant Calcaterra and Ian Thomas being drafted?
Ian Thomas has an ADP around pick 617 (round 52), while Grant Calcaterra goes closer to pick 686 (round 58).
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