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 Leads the Lions' Receiving Corps in Week 5

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught all five of his targets for 88 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 5 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The headline of his big outing was a 38-yard touchdown reception that gave Detroit a 14-7 lead in the second quarter. The 25-year-old is off to a fantastic start this season, catching a touchdown pass in three of his five games so far. He also has five-plus catches in four of his five games. LaPorta has shown that he can operate as a mid-range TE1 in fantasy football despite sharing volume with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jameson Williams. There is plenty of production to go around in this offense, especially in a game like Sunday's, where the Lions racked up 45 points and 412 yards of total offense. LaPorta should continue to be started in all fantasy leagues on the other side of Detroit's Week 6 bye.

Oct. 11, 2026 9:08 PM 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