Sam LaPorta

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

Sam LaPorta's fantasy value is measured by his average draft position (ADP) in fantasy football mock drafts.

In recent drafts, LaPorta's current ADP is 6.03, which indicates that his fantasy outlook is in the 3rd pick of the 6th round, and 63rd selection overall.

You can also view his latest PPR rankings and dynasty rankings.

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Sam LaPorta: Sam LaPorta Returns to Practice on Tuesday

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. LaPorta has been held out of practices recently with a minor undisclosed issue, but it was never considered serious. It's unclear if he'll make his debut this preseason in the finale on Saturday against the Houston Texans. The 24-year-old former second-rounder (34th overall) in 2023 out of Iowa put himself on the fantasy map right away in his rookie campaign with an 86-889-10 line in 17 games (14 starts). He took a slight step backwards in his sophomore season with a 60-726-7 line in 16 regular-season starts. LaPorta has plenty of competition in a still stacked Lions offense which will be run by new offensive coordinator John Morton. However, in one of the top offenses in the league, LaPorta should be considered a top-five fantasy TE.

Aug. 19, 2025 1:18 PM EST