Harold Fannin Jr. vs Pat Freiermuth
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
Harold Fannin Jr.- Higher projection: 180 vs 128 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 74 vs 217
- More opportunity: 88% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
Harold Fannin Jr. and Pat Freiermuth are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Harold Fannin Jr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE5 to TE26). Harold Fannin Jr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 74 (round 7) to Pat Freiermuth's pick 240. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Harold Fannin Jr. at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game) versus Pat Freiermuth at 128.
Last season Harold Fannin Jr. carried the heavier workload (88% snap share, 39 touches to Pat Freiermuth's 36), 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 clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jr. | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 180 | 128 |
| Points / game | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #74 | #217 |
| ADP | 74 | 240 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE13 | TE11 |
| Snap share | 88% | 69% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 5 |
| Age | 22 | 28 |
| Bye week | 11 | 9 |
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 Pat Freiermuth.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Harold Fannin Jr. or Pat Freiermuth in 2026?
Harold Fannin Jr. is a clear call over Pat Freiermuth for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Harold Fannin Jr. or Pat Freiermuth?
Harold Fannin Jr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game), compared with 128 for Pat Freiermuth.
Where are Harold Fannin Jr. and Pat Freiermuth being drafted?
Harold Fannin Jr. has an ADP around pick 74 (round 7), while Pat Freiermuth goes closer to pick 240 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Harold Fannin Jr. or Pat Freiermuth?
Expert consensus ranks Harold Fannin Jr. (TE5) ahead of Pat Freiermuth (TE26) for 2026.
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