Jeremy Ruckert vs Luke Schoonmaker
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
Luke Schoonmaker- Higher projection: 31 vs 9 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 516 vs 558
Jeremy Ruckert and Luke Schoonmaker are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Luke Schoonmaker holds the edge in expert consensus (TE77 to TE86). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Luke Schoonmaker at 31 PPR points (1.8 per game) versus Jeremy Ruckert at 9.
Last season Jeremy Ruckert carried the heavier workload (47% snap share, 29 touches to Luke Schoonmaker's 23), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Luke Schoonmaker is the narrow pick on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ruckert | Schoonmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 9 | 31 |
| Points / game | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #558 | #516 |
| Positional rank | TE55 | TE68 |
| Snap share | 47% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Bye week | 13 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Schoonmaker.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Schoonmaker in 2026?
Luke Schoonmaker is a slight lean over Jeremy Ruckert for 2026, on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Who is projected to score more, Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Schoonmaker?
Luke Schoonmaker carries the higher 2026 projection at 31 PPR points (1.8 per game), compared with 9 for Jeremy Ruckert.
Who is ranked higher, Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Schoonmaker?
Expert consensus ranks Luke Schoonmaker (TE77) ahead of Jeremy Ruckert (TE86) for 2026.
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