Isaiah Likely vs Tucker Kraft
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
Tucker Kraft- Higher projection: 174 vs 157 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 79 vs 122
- Market favorite: ADP 63.7 vs 105.5
Isaiah Likely and Tucker Kraft are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Tucker Kraft holds the edge in expert consensus (TE7 to TE13). Tucker Kraft typically comes off the board first, around pick 64 (round 6) to Isaiah Likely's pick 106. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Tucker Kraft at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game) versus Isaiah Likely at 157.
Last season Isaiah Likely carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 63 touches to Tucker Kraft's 45), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Tucker Kraft is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Likely | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 157 | 174 |
| Points / game | 16.1 | 10.2 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #122 | #79 |
| ADP | 106 | 64 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE2 | TE6 |
| Snap share | 74% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 9 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft in 2026?
Tucker Kraft 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 Tucker Kraft?
Tucker Kraft carries the higher 2026 projection at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game), compared with 157 for Isaiah Likely.
Where are Isaiah Likely and Tucker Kraft being drafted?
Tucker Kraft has an ADP around pick 64 (round 6), while Isaiah Likely goes closer to pick 106 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft?
Expert consensus ranks Tucker Kraft (TE7) ahead of Isaiah Likely (TE13) for 2026.
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