Ted Hurst III vs Zachariah Branch
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 79 pts
- More points per game: 4.8 vs 2.2
- More opportunity: 59% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
Ted Hurst III and Zachariah Branch are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Zachariah Branch holds the edge in expert consensus (WR84 to WR88). Zachariah Branch typically comes off the board first, around pick 212 (round 18) to Ted Hurst III's pick 240. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Ted Hurst III at 98 PPR points (5.8 per game) versus Zachariah Branch at 79.
Last season Ted Hurst III carried the heavier workload (59% snap share, 23 touches to Zachariah Branch's 13), 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 and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | III | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 98 | 79 |
| Points / game | 4.8 | 2.2 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #246 | #229 |
| ADP | 240 | 212 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR76 | WR103 |
| Snap share | 59% | 24% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 1 |
| Age | 22 | 22 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
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 Zachariah Branch.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ted Hurst III or Zachariah Branch in 2026?
Ted Hurst III is a clear call over Zachariah Branch for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Ted Hurst III or Zachariah Branch?
Ted Hurst III carries the higher 2026 projection at 98 PPR points (5.8 per game), compared with 79 for Zachariah Branch.
Where are Ted Hurst III and Zachariah Branch being drafted?
Zachariah Branch has an ADP around pick 212 (round 18), while Ted Hurst III goes closer to pick 240 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Ted Hurst III or Zachariah Branch?
Expert consensus ranks Zachariah Branch (WR84) ahead of Ted Hurst III (WR88) for 2026.
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