Grant Calcaterra vs Julian Hill
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 · 92% confident
Julian Hill- More points per game: 2.2 vs 1.5
- More opportunity: 55% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE63 vs TE71
Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Grant Calcaterra and Julian Hill are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Julian Hill typically comes off the board first, around pick 669 (round 56) to Grant Calcaterra's pick 686. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Grant Calcaterra at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game) versus Julian Hill at 6.
Last season Julian Hill carried the heavier workload (55% snap share, 20 touches to Grant Calcaterra's 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Julian Hill 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 | Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 26 | 6 |
| Points / game | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Games played | 15 | 14 |
| ADP | 686 | 669 |
| Positional rank | TE71 | TE63 |
| Snap share | 40% | 55% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
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 Julian Hill.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Grant Calcaterra or Julian Hill in 2026?
Julian Hill 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).
Who is projected to score more, Grant Calcaterra or Julian Hill?
Grant Calcaterra carries the higher 2026 projection at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game), compared with 6 for Julian Hill.
Where are Grant Calcaterra and Julian Hill being drafted?
Julian Hill has an ADP around pick 669 (round 56), while Grant Calcaterra goes closer to pick 686 (round 58).
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