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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Sam LaPorta
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about Sam LaPorta.
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All Ron Stewart insights about Sam LaPorta
PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
JJ Zachariason has moved LaPorta down 12 spots in his rankings, citing ongoing back and hip injury issues and stiff target competition from Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs. He argues that to be a top-five tight end, LaPorta must be a top-two target earner, which he deems unlikely.NegativeBustAug 11, 2026
Sam LaPorta is grouped in the sixth-round tight end tier alongside Kyle Pitts, Harold Fannin, and Tucker Kraft. Ron Stewart predicts that two to three tight ends in this range will be brutal picks this season, citing last year's tight end draft range (LaPorta to David Njoku) where all those tight ends underperformed significantly.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Sam LaPorta is a key target competitor in the Lions' offense alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs. The source notes that his absence last year provided a glimpse into the team's potential target distribution.NegativeValueAug 9, 2026
The source expresses skepticism about drafting tight ends early, noting that while Sam LaPorta isn't necessarily a bad pick, the position often sees players pushed up draft boards who fail to deliver value. There are also concerns regarding a potential back injury and target competition in the Lions' offense.NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
Ron Stewart considers Sam LaPorta as a potential draft target, though he ultimately prefers Jonathan Brooks in this specific roster build.PositiveUsageJun 17, 2026
Sam Leaporta had better efficiency than Jameson Williams with comparable yards per target and yards per route run metrics before his injury.PositiveRoleJun 17, 2026
Sam Leaporta is in a really strong offense in the Detroit Lions who will sleepwalk to being a top 10 unit, and new offensive coordinator Drew Petting, who had success with Trey McBride, should be great in this role.NegativeInjuryJun 17, 2026
Sam Leaporta is coming off a back surgery that came out of nowhere at week 10, and the analyst is concerned that back injuries in a player's mid-20s can lead to serious complications.PositiveProjectionJun 17, 2026
Sam Leaporta has finished as tight end three, tight end eight, and tight end six since coming into the NFL, making tight end 7 ranking feel appropriate for his historical production.