Ladd McConkey vs Luther Burden III
Two wide receivers 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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Luther Burden III- More points per game: 13.9 vs 7.8
- More opportunity: 60% snap share, 11 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: WR17 vs WR64
Ladd McConkey and Luther Burden III are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey holds the edge in expert consensus (WR18 to WR22). Ladd McConkey typically comes off the board first, around pick 36 (round 3) to Luther Burden III's pick 55. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Ladd McConkey at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game) versus Luther Burden III at 209.
Last season Luther Burden III carried the heavier workload (60% snap share, 55 touches to Ladd McConkey's 18), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Luther Burden III is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Ladd McConkey carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | McConkey | III |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 228 | 209 |
| Points / game | 7.8 | 13.9 |
| Games played | 5 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #34 | #46 |
| ADP | 36 | 55 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR64 | WR17 |
| Snap share | 38% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 11 |
| Age | 24 | 22 |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Ladd McConkey or Luther Burden III.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Luther Burden III in 2026?
Luther Burden III is a solid pick over Ladd McConkey for 2026, on the bigger workload. Ladd McConkey carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Ladd McConkey or Luther Burden III?
Ladd McConkey carries the higher 2026 projection at 228 PPR points (13.4 per game), compared with 209 for Luther Burden III.
Where are Ladd McConkey and Luther Burden III being drafted?
Ladd McConkey has an ADP around pick 36 (round 3), while Luther Burden III goes closer to pick 55 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Ladd McConkey or Luther Burden III?
Expert consensus ranks Ladd McConkey (WR18) ahead of Luther Burden III (WR22) for 2026.
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