While these sources never deliver negative news, the glowing report is encouraging. Following November back surgery that limited him to eight games in 2025, Sam LaPorta has re-established his rapport with Jared Goff as a focal point in camp. Despite playing through injury, LaPorta converted 40 receptions while establishing career marks with 12.2 Yards Per Catch and a 69-percent Receiving Success Rate.

Commanding a target on 21-percent of his routes, his interior involvement remains essential to Detroit’s offensive efficiency. Laporta is a value pick in Round 8-9 of redraft formats and a strong target in Round 7 of tight end premium formats.