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There was a lot of intrigue coming into 2026 to see how new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, who oversaw Trey McBride's rise to stardom in Arizona, would utilize LaPorta. Through two games, the fourth-year tight end has 11 receptions, 100 yards, and a TD. While that isn't elite production, it's enough to make LaPorta a midrange TE1 that still has room to grow in this scheme.
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LaPorta's 11 rec, 100 yards, 1 TD through two games makes him a midrange TE1 with growth potential.

Through two games under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing—who oversaw Trey McBride's rise to stardom in Arizona—LaPorta has 11 receptions, 100 yards, and a TD. While not elite production, this output positions him as a midrange TE1 with room to grow in the new scheme.

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