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LaPorta's close-to-line role raises questions about boom-season ceiling.

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LaPorta was regularly featured closer to the line of scrimmage than some high-scoring counterparts last season, suggesting a short-area role; the source questions whether this role provides a clear enough path to a massive boom season to warrant a first six-to-seven round pick despite putting up great numbers.

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Harold Fannin and Sam LaPorta, who were regularly featured far closer to the line of scrimmage than some of their high-scoring counterparts last season
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LaPorta was regularly featured closer to the line of scrimmage than some high-scoring counterparts last season, suggesting a short-area role; the source questions whether this role provides a clear enough path to a massive boom season to warrant a first six-to-seven round pick despite putting up great numbers.
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STACKED tags this as a neutral fantasy football signal for Sam LaPorta (TE). LaPorta's close-to-line role raises questions about boom-season ceiling.
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