Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions
Tight End #87

Personal

Age	25
Birthdate	January 12, 2001
Height	6'3"
Weight	245 lb

Draft

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

Fantasy Value

Player News

Sam LaPorta: Sam LaPorta Getting More Targets Early in the Season

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 2's loss to the Bills, hauling in 6-of-7 targets for 52 yards. He was targeted eight times in Week 1 and seven times in Week 2, which is an increase from last season, when he was targeted more than six times just twice in nine games, averaging 5.4 targets per game. LaPorta's increased involvement and the Lions' tendency to get into high-scoring contests so far this season make him a solid tight end option going forward. He's ranked as the No. 3 tight end for Week 3 against the Jets in RotoBaller's rankings, and if he continues to get more looks, he could be an elite option going forward.

Sep. 24, 2026 5:37 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	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	9	40	49	81.6	489	3	12.2	0	0	0	0	0
2026	DET	1	5	8	62.5	48	0	9.6	0	0	0	0	0