Jaylen Warren vs Quinshon Judkins
Two running backs 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
Quinshon Judkins- Higher projection: 196 vs 171 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 60 vs 71
- Market favorite: ADP 53.2 vs 71.8
Jaylen Warren and Quinshon Judkins are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Quinshon Judkins holds the edge in expert consensus (RB22 to RB26). Quinshon Judkins typically comes off the board first, around pick 53 (round 5) to Jaylen Warren's pick 72. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Quinshon Judkins at 196 PPR points (11.5 per game) versus Jaylen Warren at 171.
Last season Quinshon Judkins carried the heavier workload (50% snap share, 266 touches to Jaylen Warren's 256), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Quinshon Judkins is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Quinshon Judkins is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Warren | Judkins |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 171 | 196 |
| Points / game | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| Games played | 16 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #71 | #60 |
| ADP | 72 | 53 |
| Positional rank | RB17 | RB26 |
| Snap share | 51% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 45 | 31 |
| Age | 27 | 22 |
| Bye week | 9 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jaylen Warren or Quinshon Judkins.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jaylen Warren or Quinshon Judkins in 2026?
Quinshon Judkins is a slight lean over Jaylen Warren for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jaylen Warren or Quinshon Judkins?
Quinshon Judkins carries the higher 2026 projection at 196 PPR points (11.5 per game), compared with 171 for Jaylen Warren.
Where are Jaylen Warren and Quinshon Judkins being drafted?
Quinshon Judkins has an ADP around pick 53 (round 5), while Jaylen Warren goes closer to pick 72 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Jaylen Warren or Quinshon Judkins?
Expert consensus ranks Quinshon Judkins (RB22) ahead of Jaylen Warren (RB26) for 2026.
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