Harold Fannin Jr. vs Isaiah Likely
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
Clear edge · 68% confident
Harold Fannin Jr.- Higher projection: 180 vs 157 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 74 vs 122
- Market favorite: ADP 73.7 vs 105.5
Harold Fannin Jr. and Isaiah Likely are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Harold Fannin Jr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE5 to TE13). Harold Fannin Jr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 74 (round 7) to Isaiah Likely's pick 106. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Harold Fannin Jr. at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game) versus Isaiah Likely at 157.
Last season Isaiah Likely carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 63 touches to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 39), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Harold Fannin Jr. is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Harold Fannin Jr. is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jr. | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 180 | 157 |
| Points / game | 9.5 | 16.1 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #74 | #122 |
| ADP | 74 | 106 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE13 | TE2 |
| Snap share | 88% | 74% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 8 |
| Age | 22 | 26 |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Harold Fannin Jr. or Isaiah Likely.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Harold Fannin Jr. or Isaiah Likely in 2026?
Harold Fannin Jr. is a solid pick over Isaiah Likely for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Harold Fannin Jr. or Isaiah Likely?
Harold Fannin Jr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game), compared with 157 for Isaiah Likely.
Where are Harold Fannin Jr. and Isaiah Likely being drafted?
Harold Fannin Jr. has an ADP around pick 74 (round 7), while Isaiah Likely goes closer to pick 106 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Harold Fannin Jr. or Isaiah Likely?
Expert consensus ranks Harold Fannin Jr. (TE5) ahead of Isaiah Likely (TE13) for 2026.
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