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Sam LaPorta

The 2026 verdictTHE BOX SCORE

Sam LaPortaTE · DET

ADP VALUE

+21

Our #38 · ADP 59

The market drafts Sam LaPorta around pick 59 (round 5); we rank him #38 overall: round-4 production at a round-5 price.

Projected points137

PPR, full 2026 season

Per week8.1

projected PPR points

Our rank#38

TE5 at his position

ADP59.4

average draft pick (Sleeper)

Tier1

our positional tier

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The projection is built on a 9% target share.

What's behind the projection

Target share9%share of his team's throws that go to him

Snap share90th pcthow often he's on the field, vs. his position

Team quality75th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?

Yes, at his current price — the market drafts Sam LaPorta about a round later than we rank him.

What round should Sam LaPorta go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

Sam LaPorta goes around pick 59 — round 5 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-4 pick (#38 overall).

What is Sam LaPorta's 2026 fantasy projection?

We project Sam LaPorta for 137 PPR points in 2026 — 8.1 per week, TE5 in our rankings — updated weekly through draft season.

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