Isaiah Likely vs Oronde Gadsden
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 142 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 122 vs 229
- Market favorite: ADP 107.9 vs 154.2
Isaiah Likely and Oronde Gadsden are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Isaiah Likely holds the edge in expert consensus (TE13 to TE27). Isaiah Likely typically comes off the board first, around pick 108 (round 9) to Oronde Gadsden's pick 154. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Isaiah Likely at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game) versus Oronde Gadsden at 142.
Last season Oronde Gadsden carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 69 touches to Isaiah Likely's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Oronde Gadsden is the younger option (age 23), 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 | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 157 | 142 |
| Points / game | 4.4 | 8.8 |
| Games played | 14 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #122 | #229 |
| ADP | 108 | 154 |
| Positional rank | TE44 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 58% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 14 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
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 Oronde Gadsden.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isaiah Likely or Oronde Gadsden in 2026?
Isaiah Likely is a slight lean over Oronde Gadsden for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Isaiah Likely or Oronde Gadsden?
Isaiah Likely carries the higher 2026 projection at 157 PPR points (9.3 per game), compared with 142 for Oronde Gadsden.
Where are Isaiah Likely and Oronde Gadsden being drafted?
Isaiah Likely has an ADP around pick 108 (round 9), while Oronde Gadsden goes closer to pick 154 (round 13).
Who is ranked higher, Isaiah Likely or Oronde Gadsden?
Expert consensus ranks Isaiah Likely (TE13) ahead of Oronde Gadsden (TE27) for 2026.
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