Kyle Pitts Sr. 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
Kyle Pitts Sr.- Higher projection: 172 vs 142 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 230
- More points per game: 9.0 vs 4.8
Kyle Pitts Sr. and Oronde Gadsden are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts Sr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE28). Kyle Pitts Sr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Oronde Gadsden's pick 152. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Oronde Gadsden at 142.
Last season Kyle Pitts Sr. carried the heavier workload (59% snap share, 27 touches to Oronde Gadsden's 22), 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, Kyle Pitts Sr. is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sr. | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 142 |
| Points / game | 9.0 | 4.8 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #75 | #230 |
| ADP | 68 | 152 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE15 | TE39 |
| Snap share | 59% | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Kyle Pitts Sr. or Oronde Gadsden.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kyle Pitts Sr. or Oronde Gadsden in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is a clear call over Oronde Gadsden for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Oronde Gadsden?
Kyle Pitts Sr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 142 for Oronde Gadsden.
Where are Kyle Pitts Sr. and Oronde Gadsden being drafted?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Oronde Gadsden goes closer to pick 152 (round 13).
Who is ranked higher, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Oronde Gadsden?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) ahead of Oronde Gadsden (TE28) for 2026.
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