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45
Games
4
Rush Yards
197
Receptions
2,204
Rec Yards
21
Rec TD
Draft Details
Sam LaPorta Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 6th in the 2023 draft class in receiving yards (2,204).
- Best statistical season: 2023 with DET (889 receiving yards).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | DET | 17 | 120 | 86 | 889 | 10 |
| 2024 | DET | 16 | 83 | 60 | 726 | 7 |
| 2025 | DET | 9 | 49 | 40 | 489 | 3 |
| 2026 | DET | 3 | 19 | 14 | 144 | 1 |
| Career | 45 | 271 | 200 | 2,248 | 21 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Sam LaPorta is a tight end out of Iowa, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 34th overall pick (round 2) in the 2023 NFL Draft. He has played 45 regular-season games since 2023, with the Detroit Lions. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Season Statistics
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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