Julian Hill vs Luke Farrell
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 · 62% confident
Luke Farrell- Higher projection: 10 vs 6 pts
- Healthier: no injury designation vs IR
- More durable: 17 games vs 14 last season
Julian Hill and Luke Farrell are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Luke Farrell typically comes off the board first, around pick 491 (round 41) to Julian Hill's pick 669. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Luke Farrell at 10 PPR points (0.6 per game) versus Julian Hill at 6.
Last season Julian Hill carried the heavier workload (55% snap share, 20 touches to Luke Farrell's 14), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Luke Farrell is the narrow pick on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Hill | Farrell |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 6 | 10 |
| Points / game | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Games played | 14 | 17 |
| ADP | 669 | 491 |
| Positional rank | TE63 | TE65 |
| Snap share | 55% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 26 | 28 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Julian Hill or Luke Farrell.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Julian Hill or Luke Farrell in 2026?
Luke Farrell is a slight lean over Julian Hill for 2026, on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Julian Hill or Luke Farrell?
Luke Farrell carries the higher 2026 projection at 10 PPR points (0.6 per game), compared with 6 for Julian Hill.
Where are Julian Hill and Luke Farrell being drafted?
Luke Farrell has an ADP around pick 491 (round 41), while Julian Hill goes closer to pick 669 (round 56).
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.