Grant Calcaterra vs Luke Farrell
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 · 62% confident
Luke Farrell- More points per game: 1.7 vs 1.5
- Better positional rank: TE65 vs TE71
- Healthier: no injury designation vs IR
Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Grant Calcaterra and Luke Farrell are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Luke Farrell typically comes off the board first, around pick 491 (round 41) to Grant Calcaterra's pick 686. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Grant Calcaterra at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game) versus Luke Farrell at 10.
Last season Luke Farrell carried the heavier workload (36% snap share, 14 touches to Grant Calcaterra's 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Luke Farrell is the narrow 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 | Farrell |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 26 | 10 |
| Points / game | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| ADP | 686 | 491 |
| Positional rank | TE71 | TE65 |
| Snap share | 40% | 36% |
| 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 Luke Farrell.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Grant Calcaterra or Luke Farrell in 2026?
Luke Farrell is a slight lean 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 Luke Farrell?
Grant Calcaterra carries the higher 2026 projection at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game), compared with 10 for Luke Farrell.
Where are Grant Calcaterra and Luke Farrell being drafted?
Luke Farrell has an ADP around pick 491 (round 41), while Grant Calcaterra goes closer to pick 686 (round 58).
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