Head to head · TE · 2026

Jonnu Smith vs Cade Otton

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Jonnu Smith

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jonnu Smith by 4.9 points of value over replacement (-82.3 vs -87.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.

Jonnu Smith Cade Otton Edge
Team PIT TAM
Overall rank #183 #196 Smith by 13
Position rank TE27 TE29
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 90.4 85.5 Smith +4.9 pts
Value over replacement (VBD) -82.3 -87.2 Smith +4.9
Market ADP N/A N/A

Should I draft Jonnu Smith or Cade Otton in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonnu Smith. He projects 90.4 fantasy points with -82.3 value over replacement, vs 85.5 points and -87.2 for Cade Otton (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.