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NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Isaiah Likely is ESPN-ranked 117 but has an ADP of 125.1, indicating he is drafted later than ESPN's default ranking; the -8.1 delta shows expert consensus values him slightly lower than ESPN across platforms (FDN 125.1, AvgFantrax 127.4, Drafters 123.7, NFFC 126.1).NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Isaiah Likely ran a route on six of the Giants' seven dropbacks in the first two drives but wasn't on the field for any run plays; he lined up in the slot or out wide on every snap, suggesting Theo Johnson and Chris Manhertz may be viewed as more viable traditional inline options, which could limit Likely's chances of commanding a true three-down role.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Took just six snaps and yielded two targets with two catches for 11 yards; did not continue playing with the backups. JJ Zachariason notes he doesn't think this matters for Likely, as they already knew he wasn't going to play 60 snaps per week, and he's not that bad of a blocker to never be on the field for run plays. Saturday's usage was not a bad sign given how the Giants rotated heavily at multiple positions.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
The source prefers Isaiah Likely over Travis Kelce at this point in the draft, citing his younger age and higher upside. Likely is identified as a younger, higher-upside option compared to the aging Kelce, who offers minimal separation from other tight ends in his draft range.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Yahoo ranks Isaiah Likely at 119 (Underdog ADP 127.2); part of tight end tier where the source notes there's not much else to like at tight end when comparing Yahoo prices to Underdog ADP.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Likely has received 'No. 2 pass-game option' hype in Giants training camp and the source is bullish on him as a rock-solid late-round tight end option, positioning him as a safer bet than the wide receivers in a Giants offense with a problematic coaching staff.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Isaiah Likely has an ADP of 117.3 with a -5.9 differential, showing overvaluation relative to high-stakes formats where he ranges from 120.7 to 125, indicating he is priced slightly too high in standard ADP.NegativeBreakoutAug 10, 2026
Likely is at ADP 117.3 on Sleeper with a -5.9 delta to high-stakes; if you didn't draft Bowers, Loveland, or LaPorta earlier, Likely is a reasonable breakout candidate at a reasonable price, though the source emphasizes you should have drafted one of the top three options.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Likely is one of several tight end options (along with Dalton Kincaid, Travis Kelce, and Mark Andrews) available in the ninth or 10th round for managers who want to punt the tight end position and use picks in the ninth or 10th round on a pair to get two chances to hit.NegativeValueAug 5, 2026
Isaiah Likely is recommended as a late-round tight end option (rounds 10-12) when punting the position early; pairing him with another late-round TE gives two chances to hit at the position.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Isaiah Likely is recommended as a late-round tight end punt option; the source suggests using picks in rounds 10-12 on a pair from Isaiah Likely, Travis Kelce, or Mark Andrews to give yourself two chances to hit on tight end.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Likely's value is directly relevant to the Giants' offensive scheme; his usage and the team's run/pass split will be key indicators for his fantasy value, particularly given Harbaugh/Roman's emphasis on power run concepts and heavy formations that could limit passing opportunities.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Likely is signed by the Giants as a key addition and is projected as the de facto No. 2 pass-catcher in the offense. Harbaugh brought Likely from Baltimore, where he has familiarity with the coaching staff. The Giants have strong TE depth with Likely and would use heavy formations, limiting targets for other pass catchers.PositiveSleeperJul 30, 2026
Giants TE Isaiah Likely is ranked as a top tight end sleeper for 2026 at TE14 ADP (126.8). Despite finishing 2025 with just 4.4 PPR points per game (TE43) due to a broken foot in August, Hartitz projects significant upside under John Harbaugh in a wide-open passing game with potential absence of No. 1 WR Malik Nabers early in the season. Likely's YAC ability and scramble-drill effectiveness could mesh well with QB Jaxson Dart; he has virtually no target competition at TE or WR and carries one of only eight tight end contracts worth at least $40M, suggesting organizational commitment. Hartitz ranks Likely ahead of older, more expensive options like Travis Kelce, Kyle Ferguson, and Mark Andrews.PositiveSleeperJul 28, 2026
One of the source's top-3 favorite late-round tight ends of 2026; currently being drafted in a range that aligns with a 60 percent route role projection, but offers MAJOR upside should a full-time role materialize—a possibility the source views as firmly on the table given the steep investment made to acquire him.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Likely is ranked TE10 and positioned as a popular late-round pick despite a broken foot in August that sabotaged his 2025 campaign. When healthy, he has YAC ability to maximize low-aDOT/screen targets and his scramble-drill open ability could mesh well with new quarterback Jaxson Dart. The source cites his high-priced contract (one of only six tight ends making at least $40M) and utter lack of target competition at TE and WR as supporting factors for his late-round popularity.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Likely's 2025 campaign was sabotaged by a broken foot in August, but when healthy he possesses elite YAC ability to maximize low-aDOT/screen targets and scramble-drill opportunities with new QB Jaxson Dart; his high-priced contract ($40M+) and lack of target competition at TE and WR make him a popular late-round pick.PositiveValueJul 27, 2026
Isaiah Likely at 129.8 Underdog ADP is a clearly preferable tight end option to Travis Kelce at 121.5 UD, even without factoring in the cheaper price.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Likely signs with New York as a UFA from Baltimore (TE14 rank vs. TE13 ADP); the source rates him a HOLD because while he spent his run in Baltimore blocked by Mark Andrews and New York hands him a real target share in a thin receiving corps—a legitimate opportunity gain—the market has already found this story. His ADP is ahead of the source's rank, which tells him the price caught up to the profile faster than usual for a tight end.