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

Trajectory

Season by season
SteadyRec yds / game: 49.9 (2024–2025 avg) → 52.4 (2026 so far)
Rec yds / game
54.30.0'23'24'25'2652.4
Catches / game
5.10.0'23'24'25'264.4
Yards / catch
12.20.0'23'24'25'2611.8

Hollow point and dashed line: the season in progress, so far. A season under four games is charted but not used for the verdict.

Career Stats

SeasonGamesRecYdsAvgTD
202673136711.83
202594048912.23
2024166072612.17
2023178688910.310
Total492172,47111.423

Draft Info

2023Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 34Overall
IowaCollegeDETDrafted By