Labor Day weekend might be past us, but the fantasy football draft boards are still hot, and one expert is sounding the alarm: Harold Fannin Jr.’s ADP is hitting 70.3 as TE6, and that’s way too early for your draft strategy.
Isaiah Likely Is Your Draft Day Gold Mine at TE11
Jamey Eisenberg has been watching, and he’s calling out Isaiah Likely as his absolute favorite tight end to wait for this draft season. Likely is hanging out at an ADP of 91.2 as TE11, but get this: we’re finally gonna see him in a featured role with the Giants on a three-year deal after his time in Baltimore. The dream? He’s second in targets behind Malik Nabers and snagging at least six targets per game.
You remember what he did with the Ravens, right? In his four-year career, he had nine games with at least six targets. Eight of those? Over 12.5 PPR points. He averaged a massive 16.6 PPR points in those outings! And rookie QB Jaxson Dart? He loves his tight ends. Theo Johnson proved that in 2025, with 10 starts alongside Dart and six of those hitting at least 10.2 PPR points, averaging 5.5 targets per game. Eisenberg expects Likely to crash the top-10 fantasy options for 2026. Don’t miss out on this one.
Harold Fannin Jr.’s ADP Is a Risky Bet You Can’t Afford
Now, let’s talk about Harold Fannin Jr. His ADP is jumping to 70.3, drafting as TE6, and frankly, that’s just too high. Yeah, he was amazing as a rookie in 2025, closing out the year with five straight games over 11 PPR points, averaging a blistering 15.8 PPR points. He even finished as the No. 8 PPR tight end, leading the Browns with 72 catches, 731 yards, and six touchdowns on 107 targets. But hold up.
This season is different. Fannin Jr. has way more competition for targets with KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston now on the scene. Plus, Jerry Jeudy is still there! And let’s be real, Deshaun Watson hasn’t exactly been Mr. Tight End friendly in his career. Eisenberg is straight up saying he’d rather take Tucker Kraft (74.4 ADP), Kyle Pitts (77.9 ADP), George Kittle (81.5 ADP), or even Likely ahead of Fannin. Round 6 for Fannin? No way.
Juwan Johnson’s Path to Top-12 Potential Is Open
Keep an eye on Juwan Johnson. His ADP is climbing to 138.9 as TE16, but there’s some serious top-12 potential brewing for him this season. Why? Jordyn Tyson is on injured reserve with a hamstring, meaning he’s out for at least the first four games. That injury could even sideline him longer, and that’s a huge boost for Johnson. He already proved his worth in 2025 as a solid No. 2 target, and with Tyson sidelined, those targets are gonna find his hands. This could be a sneaky pickup.
So, as you finalize those rosters, remember the sage advice: snag Likely, pass on Fannin Jr. in the early rounds, and keep Juwan Johnson on your waiver wire radar. The early season trends are setting up some big moves for your fantasy lineup!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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