Colston Loveland vs Sam LaPorta
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Colston Loveland- Higher projection: 215 vs 197 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 31 vs 83
- More opportunity: 63% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Colston Loveland and Sam LaPorta are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colston Loveland holds the edge in expert consensus (TE2 to TE8). Colston Loveland typically comes off the board first, around pick 40 (round 4) to Sam LaPorta's pick 57. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Colston Loveland at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game) versus Sam LaPorta at 197.
Last season Colston Loveland carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 83 touches to Sam LaPorta's 49), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Colston Loveland is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Colston Loveland is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Loveland | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 215 | 197 |
| Points / game | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| Games played | 16 | 9 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #31 | #83 |
| ADP | 40 | 57 |
| Positional rank | TE12 | TE26 |
| Snap share | 63% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 4 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta in 2026?
Colston Loveland is a clear call over Sam LaPorta for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
Colston Loveland carries the higher 2026 projection at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game), compared with 197 for Sam LaPorta.
Where are Colston Loveland and Sam LaPorta being drafted?
Colston Loveland has an ADP around pick 40 (round 4), while Sam LaPorta goes closer to pick 57 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
Expert consensus ranks Colston Loveland (TE2) ahead of Sam LaPorta (TE8) for 2026.
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