Cade Otton vs Hunter Henry
Values are nearly even — within 5% of each other.Updated 10/2/2026
THE CASE FOR OTTON
Otton is younger and profiles as a multi-year TE2 with occasional TE1 weeks if his route share stays intact in Tampa. His value is insulated by age and a steadier dynasty timeline, even if his weekly ceiling is usually capped by target competition. In a rebuild, he’s the safer bet to still be startable when your roster turns the corner.
THE CASE FOR HENRY
Henry has the higher current market value and is the better bet to give you near-term touchdown/weekly spike production, which matters in tight-end premium or start-2TE formats. For contenders, the age is less relevant than points, and Henry’s role is typically more red-zone friendly than Otton’s. You’re paying a modest premium (12.9%) for a shorter window but potentially higher immediate utility.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Henry if you’re chasing points this season; the small value gap is worth it for the better short-term scoring profile.
Otton because the age curve and longer runway matter more than a modest current-value deficit.
It’s close enough that team build should decide—buy Henry for a push, prefer Otton for longevity and liquidity.
Cade Otton — outside top 50 champion players
11% of champions
Hunter Henry was on 770 championship rosters
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Worth more?
Henry is worth more right now per your SF values, but the premium is small and largely reflects immediate production.
Trade?
As a contender, I’d flip Otton + a small add for Henry; as a rebuilder, I’d take Otton and ask for a small sweetener on top of Henry.
Superflex?
In SF the difference between mid-tier TEs is usually marginal versus QB/WR value, so treat either as a roster-fit piece rather than a priority asset.
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