Isaiah Likely vs Kyle Pitts Sr.
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
Kyle Pitts Sr.- Higher projection: 172 vs 157 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 122
- Market favorite: ADP 67.6 vs 105.5
Isaiah Likely and Kyle Pitts Sr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts Sr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE13). Kyle Pitts Sr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Isaiah Likely's pick 106. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Isaiah Likely at 157.
Last season Isaiah Likely carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 63 touches to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 27), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts Sr. is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Likely | Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 157 | 172 |
| Points / game | 16.1 | 9.0 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #122 | #75 |
| ADP | 106 | 68 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE2 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 74% | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 6 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
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Frequently asked
Should I draft Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts Sr. in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. 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, Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Kyle Pitts Sr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 157 for Isaiah Likely.
Where are Isaiah Likely and Kyle Pitts Sr. being drafted?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Isaiah Likely goes closer to pick 106 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) ahead of Isaiah Likely (TE13) for 2026.
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