Oronde Gadsden vs Tyler Warren
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
Tyler Warren- Higher projection: 201 vs 142 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 50 vs 229
- More points per game: 11.1 vs 8.8
Oronde Gadsden and Tyler Warren are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Tyler Warren holds the edge in expert consensus (TE4 to TE27). Tyler Warren typically comes off the board first, around pick 49 (round 5) to Oronde Gadsden's pick 154. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Tyler Warren at 201 PPR points (11.8 per game) versus Oronde Gadsden at 142.
Last season Tyler Warren carried the heavier workload (84% snap share, 118 touches to Oronde Gadsden's 69), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Tyler Warren is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Gadsden | Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 142 | 201 |
| Points / game | 8.8 | 11.1 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #229 | #50 |
| ADP | 154 | 49 |
| Positional rank | TE15 | TE4 |
| Snap share | 63% | 84% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 23 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Oronde Gadsden or Tyler Warren.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Oronde Gadsden or Tyler Warren in 2026?
Tyler Warren 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, Oronde Gadsden or Tyler Warren?
Tyler Warren carries the higher 2026 projection at 201 PPR points (11.8 per game), compared with 142 for Oronde Gadsden.
Where are Oronde Gadsden and Tyler Warren being drafted?
Tyler Warren has an ADP around pick 49 (round 5), while Oronde Gadsden goes closer to pick 154 (round 13).
Who is ranked higher, Oronde Gadsden or Tyler Warren?
Expert consensus ranks Tyler Warren (TE4) ahead of Oronde Gadsden (TE27) for 2026.
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