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Sam
LaPorta

#87

DET Lions

6'3"

245lbs

25y/o

Overall Grade '26

72.8

12th/22 - TEs

Receiving Yards '26

100

2nd/22 - TEs

Touchdowns '26

3rd/22 - TEs

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Sam

LaPorta

#87

DET Lions

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026

Sam LaPorta is a tight end for the Detroit Lions who earned a 72.8 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 12th among 22 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 75.1 ranked 10th among 22 qualified tight ends.

He hauled in 11 receptions on 13 targets for 100 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns. LaPorta averaged 9.1 yards per reception on the season.

He generated 62 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 4.5 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

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

2nd/22 TEs

RECEPTIONS

2nd/22 TEs

RECEIVING YDS

100

2nd/22 TEs

RECEIVING TDS

3rd/22 TEs

Receiving

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Rank

Pass Snaps

Targets

Routes Run

Receptions

Receiving Yards

100

Receiving Touchdowns

Drops

Yards Per Reception

9.1

Yards After Catch per Reception

5.6

Passer Rating When Targeted

124.4

Average Depth of Target

4.5

Rushing

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Run Snaps

Carries

Rushing Yards

Rushing Touchdowns

Yards per Attempt

Forced Missed Tackles

Sam
LaPorta

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Receiving

Rushing