Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Sam LaPorta
Lions· #87

SamLaPorta

Tight End

  • 6'3"
  • 245 lbs
  • Age 25
31
Rec
367
Rec Yds
11.8
Yds / Rec
3
Rec TD
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Tight End
Height
6'3"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
25
Born
January 12, 2001 · Highland, IL
College
Iowa
Experience
4th Season

Contract Details

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$13.2MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$3.3MAvg. Annual
2023 – 2026Contract Years
$5.8M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2023Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 34Overall
IowaCollegeDETDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
31Rec
367Rec Yds
11.8Yds / Rec
3Rec TD
45Targets
68.9%Catch Rate
38Long
85.9Fantasy Pts

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesRecYdsAvgTD
202673136711.83
202594048912.23
2024166072612.17
Total492172,47111.423

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
206.6Projected Pts
TE7Position Rank
Game 1: 9.8 ptsGame 2: 17.2 ptsGame 3: 7.4 ptsGame 4: 22.4 ptsGame 5: 19.8 ptsGame 6: 2.8 ptsGame 7: 6.5 ptsTrending down

After being limited to 1-18-0 on two targets in last Sunday's victory over the Packers, LaPorta remained quiet in a second straight divisional matchup with a formidable defense. A Week 9 date with the Dolphins will present a get-right spot for the tight end, who has 31 grabs for 367 yards and three touchdowns through seven games this season. LaPorta will be a locked-in TE1 play against Miami.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentRecYdsAvgTDFpts
Nov 1vs MINW33311.006.5
Oct 25vs GBW11818.002.8
Oct 11@ ARIW58817.6119.8

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation