Harold Fannin Jr. 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
Sam LaPorta- Higher projection: 197 vs 180 pts
- More points per game: 13.2 vs 9.5
- More opportunity: 88% snap share, 10 red-zone touches
Harold Fannin Jr. and Sam LaPorta are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Harold Fannin Jr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE5 to TE8). Sam LaPorta typically comes off the board first, around pick 58 (round 5) to Harold Fannin Jr.'s pick 74. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Sam LaPorta at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game) versus Harold Fannin Jr. at 180.
Last season Harold Fannin Jr. carried the heavier workload (88% snap share, 39 touches to Sam LaPorta's 39), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Harold Fannin Jr. is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Sam LaPorta is the clear pick on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jr. | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 180 | 197 |
| Points / game | 9.5 | 13.2 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #74 | #82 |
| ADP | 74 | 58 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE13 | TE5 |
| Snap share | 88% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 10 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Harold Fannin Jr. or Sam LaPorta.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Harold Fannin Jr. or Sam LaPorta in 2026?
Sam LaPorta is a clear call over Harold Fannin Jr. for 2026, on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Harold Fannin Jr. or Sam LaPorta?
Sam LaPorta carries the higher 2026 projection at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game), compared with 180 for Harold Fannin Jr..
Where are Harold Fannin Jr. and Sam LaPorta being drafted?
Sam LaPorta has an ADP around pick 58 (round 5), while Harold Fannin Jr. goes closer to pick 74 (round 7).
Who is ranked higher, Harold Fannin Jr. or Sam LaPorta?
Expert consensus ranks Harold Fannin Jr. (TE5) ahead of Sam LaPorta (TE8) for 2026.
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