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SamLaPorta

TETE#87DET Lions
6'3" • 245lbs • 25y/o
Overall Grade '26
70.9
14th/34 - TEs
Receiving Yards '26
144
7th/34 - TEs
Touchdowns '26
1
12th/34 - TEs
WK 4 MATCHUP
good
@ CAR 10/5, 12:20 AM
Sam LaPorta headshot
Sam
LaPorta
TE
#87
|
DET Lions
BIO
KEY INSIGHTS
MATCHUP
PAST PERFORMANCE
WEEK PROJECTIONS
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/1/2026
Sam LaPorta is a tight end for the Detroit Lions who earned a 70.9 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 14th among 34 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 75.2 ranked 9th among 34 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 14 receptions on 17 targets for 144 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns. LaPorta averaged 10.3 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 76 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 6.2 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Detroit Lions
2023 - Present
Iowa Hawkeyes
2019 - 2022

Key Insights

  1. Sam LaPorta
    TE
    @CAR
    | Mon 12:20am
    Sam LaPorta headshot
    Sam LaPorta could be featured part of passing attack against CAR blitz
    LaPorta (7th at TE in yards per route run against the blitz) has a favorable matchup against a CAR defense that blitzes at the 8th highest rate in the NFL.
  2. DET
    2-1
    Mon 12:20am
    @ Bank of America Stadium
    CAR
    1-2
    Head on over to game view to see more betting opportunities and insights on this weeks upcoming games.

Week Matchup

player-headshot
S. LaPorta
6
th
/78
Rec
VS
GOOD
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
Cornerback Coverage
17
th
/32
Cov
13.1
VS
Safety Coverage
25
th
/32
Cov
13.1
VS
Linebacker Coverage
28
th
/32
Cov
9.5

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.4
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
1 TDS
MIN
WK 9
0 TDS
@WAS
WK 10
0 TDS
NO
WK 1
1 TDS
@BUF
WK 2
0 TDS
NYJ
WK 3
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Week Projections

Rankings
Projected points are noted based on PPR.
PROJ PTS
11.9
@ CAR Panthers WK 4
WEEKLY RANK
TE-6
@ CAR Panthers WK 4
PROJ REC YDS
49.6
@ CAR Panthers WK 4
PROJ TDS
0.4
@ CAR Panthers WK 4
PROJ REC
4.8
@ CAR Panthers WK 4
PROJ TGTS
6.3
@ CAR Panthers WK 4

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
70.9
AVG
14th/34 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
75.2
AVG
9th/34 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2026
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
17
9th/34 TEs
RECEPTIONS
14
6th/34 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
144
7th/34 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
1
12th/34 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
5
th
Pass Snaps
114
9
th
Targets
17
4
th
Routes Run
104
6
th
Receptions
14
7
th
Receiving Yards
144
12
th
Receiving Touchdowns
1
1
st
Drops
0
15
th
Yards Per Reception
10.3
14
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
5.4
12
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
121.6
18
th
Average Depth of Target
6.2

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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