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Sam LaPorta

TE - Detroit Lions

  • 6' 3"
  • 245 lbs
  • Age 25
  • Iowa
Rostered In ~95.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
TE Rank: 13th
Draft Rank (ECR)
#84
Best / Worst
#65 / #86
ADP
#98

Availability



Recent Articles
4 Overvalued Wide Receivers to Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

Early fantasy football draft season is always about balancing talent versus cost. Nobody in this discussion is being labeled a bad player. The concern is whether their current draft price leaves enough room for profit. Fantasy Football Research & Advice … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in FantasyMay 15, 2026
2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB & TE to Target & Avoid photo

The early 2026 fantasy football rankings are already creating sharp divides at quarterback and tight end. That was the focus of the latest episode of the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast, where Pat Fitzmaurice, Terra Roberts, and Chris Welsh broke down … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy3 days ago
5 Dynasty Sleepers to Target: Tight Ends (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

Nobody wants to wait on tight ends in fantasy football anymore. Since 2023, dynasty managers have been spoiled. Sam LaPorta, Brock Bowers, Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren have changed expectations at the position. Managers now expect immediate fantasy relevance from … read more »

Image of Paul Brenton by Paul Brenton in Fantasy4 days ago
4 Second-Year Players to Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

There are several second-year players I’m willing to take in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka and Cam Skattebo, for instance, have all shown signs of league-winning upside. But what about the players who look like traps at … read more »

4 Second-Year Players to Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football) by Kyle Zeigler in Fantasy1 wk ago