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

Sam LaPorta's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 111 points, which makes his value similar to:

Sam LaPorta is projected for 11.0 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Green Bay Packers.

Week 1 Projections
Catches Yards Touchdowns
4.81 44.86 0.29

You can see where those projections compare to other TEs in our Tight End Rankings.

Player News RotoBaller

Sam LaPorta: Sam LaPorta Has Confidence in New Lions' OC

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had high praise for first-year offensive coordinator John Morton with the team set to open training camp this weekend. There have been some concerns that the Detroit offense will take a step back now that star play-caller Ben Johnson is the head coach in Chicago, but LaPorta does not share those worries. LaPorta told Jim Rome on Wednesday that Morton is a "brilliant mind" and went on to say, "I think he's gonna call the offense great." It remains to be seen whether Morton changes player roles, usage, and formations in his first year calling the plays, but the Detroit offense is loaded with talented players. Detroit should continue to be a fantasy goldmine for the 2025 season.

Jul. 17, 2025 8:36 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

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