Ted Hurst III vs Troy Franklin
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Ted Hurst III- Higher projection: 98 vs 66 pts
- More points per game: 4.8 vs 1.7
- More opportunity: 59% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
Ted Hurst III and Troy Franklin are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Troy Franklin holds the edge in expert consensus (WR87 to WR88). Ted Hurst III typically comes off the board first, around pick 240 (round 20) to Troy Franklin's pick 242. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Ted Hurst III at 98 PPR points (5.8 per game) versus Troy Franklin at 66.
Last season Ted Hurst III carried the heavier workload (59% snap share, 23 touches to Troy Franklin's 10), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Ted Hurst III is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | III | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 98 | 66 |
| Points / game | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #246 | #242 |
| ADP | 240 | 242 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR76 | WR111 |
| Snap share | 59% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Ted Hurst III or Troy Franklin.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ted Hurst III or Troy Franklin in 2026?
Ted Hurst III is a clear call over Troy Franklin for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Ted Hurst III or Troy Franklin?
Ted Hurst III carries the higher 2026 projection at 98 PPR points (5.8 per game), compared with 66 for Troy Franklin.
Where are Ted Hurst III and Troy Franklin being drafted?
Ted Hurst III has an ADP around pick 240 (round 20), while Troy Franklin goes closer to pick 242 (round 21).
Who is ranked higher, Ted Hurst III or Troy Franklin?
Expert consensus ranks Troy Franklin (WR87) ahead of Ted Hurst III (WR88) for 2026.
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