Harold Fannin vs Carnell Tate

“However, Boston faces an uphill battle for immediate fantasy relevance while competing with first-round pick KC Concepcion and tight end Harold Fannin Jr.”

“(CLE) — TE6, Overall RK80, Bye: 11 A third-round pick in last year’s NFL Draft, Harold Fannin was surprisingly impactful as a rookie, racking up 72 catches for 731 yards and six touchdowns to finish TE6 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring.”

“Undervalued: Harold Fannin Jr, Tight End (TE6, Pick 79 OVR) This isn’t to say that Fannin doesn’t belong at TE6, as that’s also where I have him. That is to say that he is a fantastic pick at TE6, and he’s going literally the pick before Kyle Pitts.”

“Harold Fannin in 4 full games that David Njoku missed all of most of last season: • 82.6% route rate • 0.28 targets per route • 27.2% target share”

“Harold Fannin Jr. will face intense competition for targets in 2026 after the Browns drafted KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. He averaged 9.3 PPR fantasy points per game in 11 contests with seven or fewer targets last season.”

“During his rookie year, while sharing a position room with David Njoku , Fannin saw the seventh-most targets (104) and averaged the eighth-most fantasy points per game (11.7). Now, with Njoku on the Chargers, there is potential for Fannin to have an even bigger role.”

“The Ballers shared their concerns about Harold Fannin Jr: Jason: "I hate these middle-round tight ends, but I love Fannin so much." Andy: "I want Harold Fannin to not be a sophomore flop." However, there are concerns from the QB play to the increase in competition to the new head coach and offensive coordinator.”

“He drew the second-most targets per route run at tight end last season (25.5%). While the Browns have questions at quarterback, Fannin is unquestionably the top target in the offense, and new head coach Todd Monken's track record would suggest he plans to rely heavily on him.”

“The Browns already have a target-dominant TE1 in Harold Fannin, and there doesn't feel like there's much room left to prioritize Concepcion in any meaningful way.”

“Fannin finished as the TE8 in points per game and has been elevated to the TE6 in ADP, ahead of Sam LaPorta and Kyle Pitts. Fannin seems likely to field passes from both Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, and both are responsible for some of the worst quarterback play we've seen in the league over the last five years.”

“With Quinshon Judkins returning fully healthy and the Browns overhauling their offensive line to build a more balanced attack in 2026, both Judkins and fellow sophomore Dylan Sampson are expected to be more involved this year, making it difficult to envision Fannin replicating a TE6 finish.”

“Harold Fannin led all Browns players last year with 107 targets, but with Deshaun Watson now as the starter and Cleveland bringing in wideouts KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston to help the team move the ball, a sharp decrease in volume is expected.”

“Carnell Tate (WR – TEN) Carnell Tate might have been taken fourth overall in the 2026 NFL draft, but it really comes down to what you believe about quarterback Cam Ward and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll”

“Pollard should find running room in 2026 with Carnell Tate and Wan’Dale Robinson added to the passing game, improved play from Cam Ward , and an offensive line that last year was quietly 13th-best in yards before contact per attempt.”

“Drafting Carnell Tate is a bet on talent and Cam Ward ‘s ability to take off in his second season with Brian Daboll calling plays. I want to bet on Tate as I’m in love with the talent. Tate is an amazing route runner who can separate at all three levels of the field after ranking tenth in yards per route run and fourth in receiving grade last season (per PFF).”

“Yesterday, I was speaking with Football Absurdity hair model Waleed Ismail about an auction team he mock drafted where he went heavy RB (Bijan, Hampton, Derrick Henry), and paid down at WR (Carnell Tate, Parker Washington).”

“Carnell Tate as the WR30. The cheapest a top-5 drafted rookie WR has been in a long time. Tate slides into an offense where he can emerge as the true No. 1 alpha WR.”

“Another big addition to the room came in the first round of this year’s draft, when Tennessee created shockwaves by selecting Ohio State’s Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall. Ward was able to get some decent production out of rookie pass catchers Chimere Dike , Elic Ayomanor , and (tight end) Gunnar Helm last year, and much more will be expected out of Tate in 2026.”

“Names cited as this type of upside swing include Christian Watson , Bhayshul Tuten , Carnell Tate , and Parker Washington , all players who’ve flashed real talent but haven’t yet strung together a full, consistent season.”

“Tate currently sits at 11th overall on the dynasty chart, but one analyst is planning to move him behind George Pickens by the time the August chart is released. The core concern is that Tate came in with less pre-draft hype than some of the true elite receiver prospects at the top of recent classes, and he was the number two receiver in his own college offense, which raises real questions about whether he projects as a true alpha target earner at the next level.”

“The offseason highlight junkies are salivating over Carnell Tate. People in Nashville are just excited to have someone to be excited about. I expect Tate to be the target leader, followed by fellow newcomer Wan'Dale Robinson.”

“During his three years with the Buckeyes, Tate caught an impressive 82% of his catchable targets at 15 or more yards downfield. Titans receivers caught just 67% of those throws last year, ranked 20th.”

“Tate will immediately start on the outside along with Calvin Ridley, giving Ward two legitimate downfield weapons. Although Tate doesn't have blazing speed, he is an efficient route runner who still creates separation and also has the height to pluck the ball from the air in contested situations.”

“Tate is the X receiver they haven't had, and the team's investment level (fourth overall pick) makes the role essentially guaranteed. For redraft, the ADP is fair-to-slightly-discounted. Take him as your WR3 with WR2 upside.”