Juwan Johnson vs Oronde Gadsden
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Juwan Johnson- Experts agree: consensus rank 128 vs 229
- More points per game: 10.6 vs 8.8
- More opportunity: 76% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
Oronde Gadsden carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Juwan Johnson and Oronde Gadsden are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Juwan Johnson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE15 to TE27). Oronde Gadsden typically comes off the board first, around pick 154 (round 13) to Juwan Johnson's pick 178. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Oronde Gadsden at 142 PPR points (8.3 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 102 touches to Oronde Gadsden's 69), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Oronde Gadsden is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Juwan Johnson is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Oronde Gadsden carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Johnson | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 141 | 142 |
| Points / game | 10.6 | 8.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #128 | #229 |
| ADP | 178 | 154 |
| Positional rank | TE8 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 76% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 14 |
| Age | 29 | 23 |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden in 2026?
Juwan Johnson is a clear call over Oronde Gadsden for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Oronde Gadsden carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden?
Oronde Gadsden carries the higher 2026 projection at 142 PPR points (8.3 per game), compared with 141 for Juwan Johnson.
Where are Juwan Johnson and Oronde Gadsden being drafted?
Oronde Gadsden has an ADP around pick 154 (round 13), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden?
Expert consensus ranks Juwan Johnson (TE15) ahead of Oronde Gadsden (TE27) for 2026.
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