Grant Calcaterra vs Mo Alie-Cox
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
Mo Alie-Cox- More points per game: 1.8 vs 1.5
- More opportunity: 39% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE64 vs TE71
Grant Calcaterra carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Grant Calcaterra and Mo Alie-Cox are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Mo Alie-Cox typically comes off the board first, around pick 528 (round 44) to Grant Calcaterra's pick 686. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Grant Calcaterra at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game) versus Mo Alie-Cox at 15.
Last season Mo Alie-Cox carried the heavier workload (39% snap share, 20 touches to Grant Calcaterra'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, Mo Alie-Cox 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 | Alie-Cox |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 26 | 15 |
| Points / game | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| ADP | 686 | 528 |
| Positional rank | TE71 | TE64 |
| Snap share | 40% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 5 |
| Age | 27 | 32 |
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 Mo Alie-Cox.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Grant Calcaterra or Mo Alie-Cox in 2026?
Mo Alie-Cox 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 Mo Alie-Cox?
Grant Calcaterra carries the higher 2026 projection at 26 PPR points (1.5 per game), compared with 15 for Mo Alie-Cox.
Where are Grant Calcaterra and Mo Alie-Cox being drafted?
Mo Alie-Cox has an ADP around pick 528 (round 44), while Grant Calcaterra goes closer to pick 686 (round 58).
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