Sam LaPorta
nflinactiveTE — Detroit Lions — #87
Player Info
Height
6'3"
Weight
245 lbs
Born
January 11, 2001 — Highland, Illinois
College
Iowa
Draft
2023 — Round 2, Pick 34
Active
2023–2025
Career
Detroit Lions2023-2025
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 17 | 86 | 120 | 889 | 10.3 | 10 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 60 | 83 | 726 | 12.1 | 7 | 52 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 9 | 40 | 49 | 489 | 12.2 | 3 | 40 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 42 | 186 | 252 | 2,104 | 11.3 | 20 | 52 | 110 | 0 | 0 |
Stats via ESPN. NFL career statistics.
Awards & Honors
Pro Bowl (2023)
1x Pro Bowl
Career Milestones
- 86 receptions as a rookie tight end (2023)
- 889 receiving yards as a rookie (2023)
- 10 touchdown receptions as a rookie (2023)
Tags
Played for Detroit LionsSecond Round PickNFC NorthPlayed College at Iowa
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