Isaiah Likely vs Juwan Johnson
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Isaiah Likely- Higher projection: 157 vs 141 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 122 vs 128
- Market favorite: ADP 107.9 vs 177.9
Isaiah Likely and Juwan Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Isaiah Likely holds the edge in expert consensus (TE13 to TE15). Isaiah Likely typically comes off the board first, around pick 108 (round 9) to Juwan Johnson's pick 178. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Isaiah Likely at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 102 touches to Isaiah Likely's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Isaiah Likely is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Isaiah Likely is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Likely | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 157 | 141 |
| Points / game | 4.4 | 10.6 |
| Games played | 14 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #122 | #128 |
| ADP | 108 | 178 |
| Positional rank | TE44 | TE8 |
| Snap share | 58% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 8 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Bye week | 8 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson in 2026?
Isaiah Likely is a slight lean over Juwan Johnson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson?
Isaiah Likely carries the higher 2026 projection at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game), compared with 141 for Juwan Johnson.
Where are Isaiah Likely and Juwan Johnson being drafted?
Isaiah Likely has an ADP around pick 108 (round 9), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Isaiah Likely (TE13) ahead of Juwan Johnson (TE15) for 2026.
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