Kaelon Black vs Ray Davis
Two running backs 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
Kaelon Black- Higher projection: 73 vs 65 pts
- More points per game: 4.4 vs 1.4
- More opportunity: 26% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
Kaelon Black and Ray Davis are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Ray Davis holds the edge in expert consensus (RB58 to RB60). Kaelon Black typically comes off the board first, around pick 175 (round 15) to Ray Davis's pick 223. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Kaelon Black at 73 PPR points (4.3 per game) versus Ray Davis at 65.
Last season Kaelon Black carried the heavier workload (26% snap share, 63 touches to Ray Davis's 8), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kaelon Black is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Black | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 73 | 65 |
| Points / game | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #205 | #179 |
| ADP | 175 | 223 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB50 | RB71 |
| Snap share | 26% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 0 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Kaelon Black or Ray Davis.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kaelon Black or Ray Davis in 2026?
Kaelon Black is a clear call over Ray Davis for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Kaelon Black or Ray Davis?
Kaelon Black carries the higher 2026 projection at 73 PPR points (4.3 per game), compared with 65 for Ray Davis.
Where are Kaelon Black and Ray Davis being drafted?
Kaelon Black has an ADP around pick 175 (round 15), while Ray Davis goes closer to pick 223 (round 19).
Who is ranked higher, Kaelon Black or Ray Davis?
Expert consensus ranks Ray Davis (RB58) ahead of Kaelon Black (RB60) for 2026.
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