Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray is often overshadowed by his All-Pro running mate Travis Kelce, but his contributions to the team’s offense shouldn’t be overlooked.
While Kelce is the topic of most headlines, Gray has been a consistent contributor to Kansas City’s offense for years and could be an ideal target for fantasy football managers who need a backup tight end in deep leagues.
Take a look at how ESPN’s fantasy football experts expect Gray to perform in 2026:
Noah Gray 2025 stats
Gray was targeted 37 times last season and managed to haul in 21 receptions for 178 yards but failed to score a touchdown.
Noah Gray 2026 fantasy football projection
According to ESPN’s fantasy football experts, Gray is projected to record 26 receptions for 262 yards and one receiving touchdown in 2026. These numbers would net Gray a total of 60.56 fantasy points scored.
Noah Gray fantasy analysis
Patrick Mahomes will be in constant need of a safety valve as he returns to the field after sustaining a serious knee injury last season. If Travis Kelce slows down a bit or needs to miss time due to injury next season, Gray could prove to be a wildly undervalued fantasy asset.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Noah Gray: 2026 fantasy football projection for Chiefs’ star TE
