Harold Fannin 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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Harold Fannin- Experts agree: consensus rank 73 vs 83
- More opportunity: 76% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE6 vs TE26
Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Harold Fannin and Sam LaPorta are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Harold Fannin holds the edge in expert consensus (TE5 to TE8). Sam LaPorta typically comes off the board first, around pick 57 (round 5) to Harold Fannin's pick 71. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Sam LaPorta at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game) versus Harold Fannin at 180.
Last season Harold Fannin carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 114 touches to Sam LaPorta's 49), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Harold Fannin is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Harold Fannin is the narrow pick on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Fannin | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 180 | 197 |
| Points / game | 11.7 | 11.9 |
| Games played | 16 | 9 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #73 | #83 |
| ADP | 71 | 57 |
| Positional rank | TE6 | TE26 |
| Snap share | 76% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 4 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Harold Fannin or Sam LaPorta.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Harold Fannin or Sam LaPorta in 2026?
Harold Fannin is a slight lean over Sam LaPorta for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Harold Fannin or Sam LaPorta?
Sam LaPorta carries the higher 2026 projection at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game), compared with 180 for Harold Fannin.
Where are Harold Fannin and Sam LaPorta being drafted?
Sam LaPorta has an ADP around pick 57 (round 5), while Harold Fannin goes closer to pick 71 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Harold Fannin or Sam LaPorta?
Expert consensus ranks Harold Fannin (TE5) ahead of Sam LaPorta (TE8) for 2026.
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