Hunter Henry vs T.J. Hockenson
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
Hunter Henry- Experts agree: consensus rank 157 vs 177
- More points per game: 10.5 vs 7.5
- More opportunity: 81% snap share, 22 red-zone touches
T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Hunter Henry and T.J. Hockenson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Hunter Henry holds the edge in expert consensus (TE20 to TE21). Hunter Henry typically comes off the board first, around pick 142 (round 12) to T.J. Hockenson's pick 165. The 2026 projections are nearly even: T.J. Hockenson at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game) versus Hunter Henry at 154.
Last season Hunter Henry carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 87 touches to T.J. Hockenson's 67), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Hunter Henry is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Henry | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 154 | 155 |
| Points / game | 10.5 | 7.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #157 | #177 |
| ADP | 142 | 165 |
| Positional rank | TE9 | TE25 |
| Snap share | 81% | 79% |
| Red-zone touches | 22 | 12 |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Hunter Henry or T.J. Hockenson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Hunter Henry or T.J. Hockenson in 2026?
Hunter Henry is a clear call over T.J. Hockenson for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Hunter Henry or T.J. Hockenson?
T.J. Hockenson carries the higher 2026 projection at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game), compared with 154 for Hunter Henry.
Where are Hunter Henry and T.J. Hockenson being drafted?
Hunter Henry has an ADP around pick 142 (round 12), while T.J. Hockenson goes closer to pick 165 (round 14).
Who is ranked higher, Hunter Henry or T.J. Hockenson?
Expert consensus ranks Hunter Henry (TE20) ahead of T.J. Hockenson (TE21) for 2026.
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