New York Giants TE Isaiah Likely a fantasy football ADP bargain?

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New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely enters the 2026 season as one of the more intriguing late-round values in fantasy football drafts.

Currently sitting around TE12 with an ADP near 115 overall, the veteran tight end offers significant upside in a new environment with the New York Giants. Michael Fabiano of Sports Illustrated views Likely as an ADP bargain.

Likely has flashed potential, but he never had a chance to reach it playing behind Mark Andrews in Baltimore. Now in New York and reunited with coach John Harbaugh, Likely is in position to reach his ceiling. The veteran should be no worse than second or third in terms of target share, and he could have a fast start to the season if Malik Nabers (knee) is forced to miss games.

Taking over as the TE1 ahead of Theo Johnson in a tight end-heavy offense under John Harbaugh, Likely and Johnson figure to see a heavy workload throughout the year. The Giants' scheme, which emphasizes versatile tight end usage similar to Baltimore's, positions Likely as a featured pass-catching option for second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart.

A breakout campaign for Likely appears probable given his increased opportunity and familiarity with the coaching staff.

Fantasy managers seeking value at the position should target Likely as a high-upside starter who could outperform his draft cost.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants TE Isaiah Likely a fantasy football ADP bargain?

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