Jayden Higgins vs Ricky Pearsall
Two wide receivers 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 · 74% confident
Ricky Pearsall- More points per game: 9.8 vs 7.6
- More opportunity: 70% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
Jayden Higgins carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Jayden Higgins and Ricky Pearsall are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Jayden Higgins typically comes off the board first, around pick 227 (round 19) to Ricky Pearsall's pick 244.
Last season Jayden Higgins carried the heavier workload (56% snap share, 68 touches to Ricky Pearsall's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jayden Higgins is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Ricky Pearsall is the solid pick on our blend of projection, usage and matchup. Jayden Higgins carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Higgins | Pearsall |
|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 7.6 | 9.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 9 |
| ADP | 227 | 244 |
| Positional rank | WR47 | WR71 |
| Snap share | 56% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 4 |
| Age | 23 | 26 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jayden Higgins or Ricky Pearsall.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jayden Higgins or Ricky Pearsall in 2026?
Ricky Pearsall is a solid pick over Jayden Higgins for 2026, on our blend of projection, usage and matchup. Jayden Higgins carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Where are Jayden Higgins and Ricky Pearsall being drafted?
Jayden Higgins has an ADP around pick 227 (round 19), while Ricky Pearsall goes closer to pick 244 (round 21).
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