Juwan Johnson vs T.J. Hockenson
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 177
- More points per game: 10.6 vs 7.5
- More opportunity: 76% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Juwan Johnson and T.J. Hockenson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Juwan Johnson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE15 to TE21). T.J. Hockenson typically comes off the board first, around pick 165 (round 14) to Juwan Johnson's pick 178. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: T.J. Hockenson at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 102 touches to T.J. Hockenson's 67), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Juwan Johnson is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Johnson | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 141 | 155 |
| Points / game | 10.6 | 7.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #128 | #177 |
| ADP | 178 | 165 |
| Positional rank | TE8 | TE25 |
| Snap share | 76% | 79% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 12 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Bye week | 8 | 6 |
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 T.J. Hockenson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Juwan Johnson or T.J. Hockenson in 2026?
Juwan Johnson is a clear call over T.J. Hockenson for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. T.J. Hockenson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Juwan Johnson or T.J. Hockenson?
T.J. Hockenson carries the higher 2026 projection at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game), compared with 141 for Juwan Johnson.
Where are Juwan Johnson and T.J. Hockenson being drafted?
T.J. Hockenson has an ADP around pick 165 (round 14), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Juwan Johnson or T.J. Hockenson?
Expert consensus ranks Juwan Johnson (TE15) ahead of T.J. Hockenson (TE21) for 2026.
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