Kyle Pitts vs Tucker Kraft
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 · 56% confident
Kyle Pitts- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 79
- More opportunity: 87% snap share, 11 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE2 vs TE23
Tucker Kraft carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Kyle Pitts and Tucker Kraft are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE7). Tucker Kraft typically comes off the board first, around pick 65 (round 6) to Kyle Pitts's pick 68. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Tucker Kraft at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game) versus Kyle Pitts at 172.
Last season Kyle Pitts carried the heavier workload (87% snap share, 118 touches to Tucker Kraft's 45), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts is the narrow pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Tucker Kraft carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pitts | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 174 |
| Points / game | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Games played | 17 | 8 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #75 | #79 |
| ADP | 68 | 65 |
| Positional rank | TE2 | TE23 |
| Snap share | 87% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 12 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Kyle Pitts or Tucker Kraft.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kyle Pitts or Tucker Kraft in 2026?
Kyle Pitts is a slight lean over Tucker Kraft for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Tucker Kraft carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Kyle Pitts or Tucker Kraft?
Tucker Kraft carries the higher 2026 projection at 174 PPR points (10.3 per game), compared with 172 for Kyle Pitts.
Where are Kyle Pitts and Tucker Kraft being drafted?
Tucker Kraft has an ADP around pick 65 (round 6), while Kyle Pitts goes closer to pick 68 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Kyle Pitts or Tucker Kraft?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts (TE6) ahead of Tucker Kraft (TE7) for 2026.
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