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Sam LaPorta
TE

Sam LaPorta

DET#8725.7 yrs6'3"245 lbsIowa3 yr expDraft: 2023 Rd 2 Pick 3DOB: Jan 12, 2001

Overall

#72

TE

#6

SUPERFLEX VALUE

3,070

-108

1QB VALUE

2,827

Rank #67

Tier 22Redraft 1,562Trade Freq 0.9%SF Premium +243

DYNASTY OUTLOOK

Sam LaPorta enters his third season as the clear TE1 for Detroit, operating as a core weapon in a creative Ben Johnson offense. His early-career production—averaging over 70 catches per season and strong red zone usage—cements him as an elite dynasty asset at a shallow position. LaPorta’s route participation and target share rival the league’s top tight ends, and he’s shown durability. The primary risk is Detroit’s evolving offensive personnel, which could dilute targets, and the natural volatility at tight end. Given his age, production, and locked-in role, LaPorta is a strong hold or buy in all formats unless you can pivot to a clear positional upgrade or elite tier asset.

VALUE PROJECTIONS

1 Year3 Year5 Year
1 Year3,150LaPorta’s youth and sustained production should keep his value steady or slightly rising as Detroit’s offense remains potent.
3 Year2,950Minor age-related decline and potential offensive changes may start to impact his standing among the elite TEs.
5 Year2,200Approaching age 31, LaPorta's positional value will likely drop even if production remains solid, mirroring typical TE aging curves.

VALUE BY SCORING FORMAT

FormatSuperflex1QB
PPR3,0702,827
Half PPR2,994—
Standard3,001—

MARKET ACTIVITY

High Trade Activity: 0.9% of leagues

Sam LaPorta is being actively traded in 0.9% of dynasty leagues — higher than average.

REAL TRADES (1,430 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sam LaPorta's dynasty trade value?

Sam LaPorta has a Superflex dynasty value of 3,070 (overall #72, TE #6), based on FantasyCalc consensus data from 150,000+ real dynasty leagues, updated daily.

Is Sam LaPorta a good dynasty asset right now?

Sam LaPorta is a Tier 22 dynasty TE at age 25.7 on DET. Whether to buy, hold, or sell depends on your contention window — the value trends and real trades on this page show how the market is treating him.

What should I expect in return when trading Sam LaPorta?

Players with similar dynasty value include Harold Fannin, Dalton Kincaid, Tucker Kraft. Use the free trade calculator to test exact packages against live market values.

How is Sam LaPorta's dynasty value calculated?

Values come from FantasyCalc's consensus of real dynasty trades and markets across 150,000+ Sleeper leagues, refreshed daily — it reflects what managers actually pay, not one analyst's opinion.