Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions
Tight End #87
Detroit Lions
Tight End #87

Personal

Age 24
Birthdate January 12, 2001
Height 6'3"
Weight 245 lb

Draft

College Iowa
Year 2023
Pick Round: 2, Overall: 34
Team DET

Fantasy Value

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Sam LaPorta: Sam LaPorta Visits the End Zone for the First Time in 2025

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught five of his six targets for 92 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Week 5 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He scored his first touchdown of the season on a trick play that involved a pass from running back David Montgomery. By breaking into the end zone, LaPorta turned in his best fantasy outing of the 2025 season. He was the fourth-highest tight end scorer in Week 5 and ranks as the overall TE6 in total scoring this year. While there is some inconsistency in his production week over week, fantasy managers should feel confident that LaPorta is still a top-10 fantasy tight end. He should be started in all leagues ahead of next week's competitive matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Oct. 6, 2025 12:40 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR TM GM Receiving Rushing
REC TGT % YDS TD YPC ATT YDS YPC TD FUM
2023 DET 16 81 113 71.7 860 9 10.6 1 4 4.0 0 0
2024 DET 16 53 76 69.7 663 7 12.5 0 0 0 0 0
2025 DET 5 21 27 77.8 269 1 12.8 0 0 0 0 0

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