Grant Calcaterra vs Jeremy Ruckert
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
Jeremy Ruckert- More points per game: 2.8 vs 1.5
- More opportunity: 47% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE55 vs TE71
Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Grant Calcaterra and Jeremy Ruckert are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Grant Calcaterra at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game) versus Jeremy Ruckert at 9.
Last season Jeremy Ruckert carried the heavier workload (47% snap share, 29 touches to Grant Calcaterra's 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jeremy Ruckert is the clear pick on the bigger workload. Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Calcaterra | Ruckert |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 26 | 9 |
| Points / game | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | - | #558 |
| ADP | 686 | - |
| Positional rank | TE71 | TE55 |
| Snap share | 40% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | - | 13 |
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 Jeremy Ruckert.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Grant Calcaterra or Jeremy Ruckert in 2026?
Jeremy Ruckert is a clear call over Grant Calcaterra for 2026, on the bigger workload. Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Grant Calcaterra or Jeremy Ruckert?
Grant Calcaterra carries the higher 2026 projection at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game), compared with 9 for Jeremy Ruckert.
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