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Sam
LaPorta

#87

DET Lions

6'3"

245lbs

25y/o

Overall Grade '25

2nd/37 - TEs

Receiving Yards '25

489

22nd/37 - TEs

Touchdowns '25

22nd/37 - TEs

Yds / Reception '25

12.2

5th/37 - TEs

Sam

LaPorta

#87

DET Lions

BIO

PAST PERFORMANCE

GRADES

SEASON STATS

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/1/2026

Sam LaPorta is a tight end for the Detroit Lions who earned a 82.0 overall PFF grade in the 2025 season, 2nd among 37 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 83.2 ranked 4th among 37 qualified tight ends.

He hauled in 40 receptions on 45 targets for 489 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. LaPorta averaged 12.2 yards per reception on the season.

He generated 273 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 5.7 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams

Year

Detroit Lions

2023 - Present

Iowa Hawkeyes

2019 - 2022

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Season Stats

2025

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

TARGETS

33rd/37 TEs

RECEPTIONS

28th/37 TEs

RECEIVING YDS

489

22nd/37 TEs

RECEIVING TDS

22nd/37 TEs

Receiving

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Rank

Pass Snaps

287

Targets

Routes Run

244

Receptions

Receiving Yards

489

Receiving Touchdowns

Drops

Yards Per Reception

12.2

Yards After Catch per Reception

6.8

Passer Rating When Targeted

134.2

Average Depth of Target

5.7

Rushing

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Rank

Run Snaps

Carries

Rushing Yards

Rushing Touchdowns

Yards per Attempt

Forced Missed Tackles

Sam
LaPorta

Summary Bio

Career

Past Performance

PFF Grades

Season Stats

Receiving

Rushing