Sam LaPorta
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Sam LaPorta is a tight end for the Detroit Lions, aged 25. This season: Receptions: 27 (Tied-29th); Receiving Yards: 316 (31st); Receiving Touchdowns: 3 (Tied-13th); Yards Per Reception: 11.7 (56th). Latest: LaPorta brought in all five of his targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 45-21 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Profile
- Team: Detroit Lions
- Position: Tight End
- Number: 87
- Age: 25
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Born: Highland, IL
- College: Iowa
- Draft: 2023: Rd 2, Pk 34 (DET)
- Experience: 4th Season
Season
- Receptions: 27 (Tied-29th)
- Receiving Yards: 316 (31st)
- Receiving Touchdowns: 3 (Tied-13th)
- Yards Per Reception: 11.7 (56th)
Recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Oct 2026 | @ ARI | W 45-21 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 1 | 38 |
| Mon, 5 Oct 2026 | @ CAR | L 32-26 | 8 | 13 | 84 | 10.5 | 1 | 25 |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | vs NYJ | W 31-24 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 28 |
| Fri, 18 Sept 2026 | @ BUF | L 41-31 | 6 | 7 | 52 | 8.7 | 1 | 18 |
| Sun, 13 Sept 2026 | vs NO | W 31-30 OT | 5 | 8 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 19 |
2026 Offense
| REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FUM | LST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 27 | 38 | 316 | 11.7 | 3 | 38 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Projected | 92 | 129 | 1,074 | 11.7 | 10 | 38 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 Games | 27 | 37 | 316 | 12.2 | 3 | 38 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 213 | 290 | 2,420 | 11.4 | 23 | 52 | 125 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Questions
What team does Sam LaPorta play for?
The Detroit Lions, as a tight end.
How is Sam LaPorta doing this season?
Receptions 27 (Tied-29th in the league); Receiving Yards 316 (31st in the league); Receiving Touchdowns 3 (Tied-13th in the league); Yards Per Reception 11.7 (56th in the league).