Sam LaPorta
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
Sam LaPorta's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 102 points, which makes his value similar to:
- Tyler Warren (121 points)
- Harold Fannin Jr. (104 points)
- Tucker Kraft (100 points)
- Kyle Pitts Sr. (91 points)
- Travis Kelce (91 points)
Sam LaPorta is projected for 0.0 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the New Orleans Saints.
| Week 1 Projections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Catches | Yards | Touchdowns |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
You can see where those projections compare to other TEs in our Tight End Rankings.
Player News
Sam LaPorta: Will the Lions Consider Trading Sam LaPorta?
ESPN's Ben Solak thinks the Detroit Lions should trade tight end Sam LaPorta as they stare at upcoming big contract extensions for him, star running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and safety Brian Branch. The Lions are also carrying sizable second contracts at quarterback (Jared Goff), wide receiver (Amon-Ra St. Brown), edge rusher (Aidan Hutchinson), and offensive tackle (Penei Sewell). Gibbs is probably untouchable as one of the best dual-threat backs in the NFL. LaPorta had an eye-popping rookie season with 86 catches, 889 yards, and 10 touchdowns, but he's lost some volume in Detroit's passing attack as receiver Jameson Williams has developed into the team's WR2. In the last two years, LaPorta's 25% target per route fell to 19.7%, and Williams has produced more yards per target, yards per route, and explosive receptions per target. The 25-year-old former second-rounder is now the clear fourth target in an explosive Lions offense, which makes him somewhat expendable. Additionally, LaPorta isn't a very strong blocker. Solak predicts that the Carolina Panthers, a team that hasn't had a difference-making pass-catching tight end since Greg Olsen, could come calling if the Lions are willing to listen.
Jul. 1, 2026 7:31 PM 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 | 9 | 40 | 49 | 81.6 | 489 | 3 | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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