Jonnu Smith vs Noah Gray
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
Jonnu Smith- More points per game: 5.0 vs 2.4
- More opportunity: 53% snap share, 9 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE34 vs TE57
Noah Gray carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Jonnu Smith and Noah Gray are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Noah Gray holds the edge in expert consensus (TE49 to TE53). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Noah Gray at 59 PPR points (3.5 per game) versus Jonnu Smith at 36.
Last season Jonnu Smith carried the heavier workload (53% snap share, 63 touches to Noah Gray's 37), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Noah Gray is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Jonnu Smith is the narrow pick on the bigger workload. Noah Gray carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 36 | 59 |
| Points / game | 5.0 | 2.4 |
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #395 | #356 |
| Positional rank | TE34 | TE57 |
| Snap share | 53% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 1 |
| Age | 31 | 27 |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jonnu Smith or Noah Gray.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jonnu Smith or Noah Gray in 2026?
Jonnu Smith is a slight lean over Noah Gray for 2026, on the bigger workload. Noah Gray carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Jonnu Smith or Noah Gray?
Noah Gray carries the higher 2026 projection at 59 PPR points (3.5 per game), compared with 36 for Jonnu Smith.
Who is ranked higher, Jonnu Smith or Noah Gray?
Expert consensus ranks Noah Gray (TE49) ahead of Jonnu Smith (TE53) for 2026.
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