Hunter Henry vs Travis Kelce
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
Travis Kelce- Higher projection: 171 vs 154 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 98 vs 157
- More points per game: 11.4 vs 10.5
Hunter Henry and Travis Kelce are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Travis Kelce holds the edge in expert consensus (TE10 to TE20). Travis Kelce typically comes off the board first, around pick 89 (round 8) to Hunter Henry's pick 142. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Travis Kelce at 171 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Hunter Henry at 154.
Last season Travis Kelce carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 109 touches to Hunter Henry's 87), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Hunter Henry is the younger option (age 31), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Travis Kelce is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Henry | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 154 | 171 |
| Points / game | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #157 | #98 |
| ADP | 142 | 89 |
| Positional rank | TE9 | TE3 |
| Snap share | 81% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 22 | 12 |
| Age | 31 | 36 |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 |
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 Travis Kelce.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Hunter Henry or Travis Kelce in 2026?
Travis Kelce is a clear call over Hunter Henry for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Hunter Henry or Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce carries the higher 2026 projection at 171 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 154 for Hunter Henry.
Where are Hunter Henry and Travis Kelce being drafted?
Travis Kelce has an ADP around pick 89 (round 8), while Hunter Henry goes closer to pick 142 (round 12).
Who is ranked higher, Hunter Henry or Travis Kelce?
Expert consensus ranks Travis Kelce (TE10) ahead of Hunter Henry (TE20) for 2026.
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