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could he be the most productive rookie tight end in 2026 if he finds the right spot feel or [ __ ] it? >> Oh, I totally feel it because he has strong hands. He's a big dude. He can go up and win the ball. He has some skill after the catch for a big guy...he can block, you know, in line...he has very strong hands to go up and win it as well if you want him to run up the seam and I think there's enough speed and quickness to his game to win in that fashion in the NFL.
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LaPorta could be most productive rookie TE in 2026 with right fit.
Sam LaPorta has strong potential to be the most productive rookie tight end in 2026 if he lands in the right team fit. He possesses strong hands, size, and the ability to win the ball downfield; he has skill after the catch for a big guy and can block in line. His speed and quickness are sufficient to win on seam routes. A two-tight-end scheme with emphasis on the run game—such as Atlanta using him as the inline tight end alongside Kyle Pitts in a detached role—could unlock his full potential.
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