Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions 34th pick

TE ·

Iowa · 2023–2024

Games

146

Receptions

1,615

Rec Yards

Rec TD

Draft Details

Year

2023

Round

Round 2

Pick

34th overall

Team

Detroit Lions

Position

College

Iowa

Sam LaPorta is a tight end who played college football at Iowa. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 2nd round (34th overall pick) of the 2023 NFL Draft. He recorded 186 career receptions for 2,104 yards and 20 touchdowns in 42 games.

Season Statistics

Season	Team	G	ATT	YDS	Y/A
2023	DET	17	1	4	4.0
2023 POST	DET	3	0	0	—
2024	DET	16	0	0	—
2024 POST	DET	1	0	0	—
2023	DET	20	1	4	4.0
2024	DET	17	0	0	—
Career		33	1	4	4.0
Career		4	0	0	—
Career		42	1	4	4.0

Season	Team	G	TGT	REC	YDS	TD	Y/R	1D
2023	DET	17	120	86	889	10	10.3	48
2023 POST	DET	3	27	21	176	1	8.4	11
2024	DET	16	83	60	726	7	12.1	39
2024 POST	DET	1	7	6	51	1	8.5	3
2023	DET	20	147	107	1,065	11	10.0	59
2024	DET	17	90	66	777	8	11.8	42
Career		33	203	146	1,615	17	11.1	87
Career		4	34	27	227	2	8.4	14
Career		42	237	186	2,104	20	11.3	101

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

245 lbs

Vertical Jump

35"

Broad Jump

123"

3-Cone Drill

6.91s

Shuttle

4.25s

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