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Sam LaPorta

TE · DET · Age 25
Superflex: TE7 · #80 overall — 1QB: TE7 · #63 overall
Values updated Jul 8, 2026 · Market falling, 30 days
The Verdict · Superflex
Hold.
Hold
Sam LaPorta grades as a hold at 25. Youth is on his side and the dynasty market rewards it. His role looks secure.

Model and market roughly agree — no edge to chase.

The quick read
Best for contenders

No forced move for contenders at this price.

Best for rebuilders

No forced move for rebuilders at this price.

In Superflex

Similar value in 1QB and Superflex.

Market gap

Model and market roughly agree.

Risk

Low risk profile (9.7/100).

Dynasty value by format
Superflex
53.6
1QB
53.6
SF TE Prem
57.9
2QB
53.6

1QB and Superflex are the two formats most leagues use; SF TE Premium boosts elite tight ends. Compare against the full trade value chart.

Why this value
Market
63.7
DCC Model
76.3
Model stance
Near market
Format lens
TE premium bump

Displayed values combine market context, player profile, and format scarcity. The public stance is intentionally qualitative; the exact calibration is proprietary. Scale: 0–100 base, open-ended after format adjustment. Read the methodology.

Provenance · why this could be wrong
Last values sync
Jul 8, 2026
Market source
FantasyCalc consensus (format-scaled)
Role certainty
High — locked-in starter profile
Contract note
Some contract / free-agency uncertainty.
Injury / off-field
No separate injury flag beyond the model risk score.
Model source
DCC independent composite + market blend
  • Landing spot, scheme, and off-field news are not fully modeled.
Profile scores (format-independent)
Production
70.1
Youth
86
Role security
89
Contract
67
Upside
82
Win-now
86.8
Rebuild
84.2
Risk · lower is better
9.7

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