Sam LaPorta vs Tucker Kraft
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
Tucker Kraft- Experts agree: consensus rank 79 vs 83
- More points per game: 14.7 vs 11.9
- More opportunity: 86% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Tucker Kraft holds the edge in expert consensus (TE7 to TE8). Sam LaPorta typically comes off the board first, around pick 57 (round 5) to Tucker Kraft's pick 65. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Sam LaPorta at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game) versus Tucker Kraft at 174.
Last season Sam LaPorta carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 49 touches to Tucker Kraft's 45), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Tucker Kraft is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus. Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | LaPorta | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 197 | 174 |
| Points / game | 11.9 | 14.7 |
| Games played | 9 | 8 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #83 | #79 |
| ADP | 57 | 65 |
| Positional rank | TE26 | TE23 |
| Snap share | 90% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 12 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Bye week | 6 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft in 2026?
Tucker Kraft is a clear call over Sam LaPorta for 2026, on stronger expert consensus. Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
Sam LaPorta carries the higher 2026 projection at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game), compared with 174 for Tucker Kraft.
Where are Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft being drafted?
Sam LaPorta has an ADP around pick 57 (round 5), while Tucker Kraft goes closer to pick 65 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
Expert consensus ranks Tucker Kraft (TE7) ahead of Sam LaPorta (TE8) for 2026.
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