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Read Article →Sam LaPorta Stats
Tight End · Detroit Lions · From Highland, IL · Drafted 2023, round 2, pick 34
Sam LaPorta is an NFL tight end who has played for Detroit Lions. In NFL (2023–2026) he has 213 catches for 2,420 yards and 23 touchdowns. In college (2019–2022) he has 135 catches for 1,563 yards and 4 touchdowns. He played college football at Iowa. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Sam LaPorta Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Sam LaPorta Receiving Stats by Season
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Target: +0.85, #2 of 34
- Catch Rate Over Expected: 7.5%, #12 of 34
- Receiving Yards: 316, #5 of 101
- Receptions: 27, #7 of 101
- Yards per Target: 8.5, #7 of 34
- Target Share: 19.7%, #8 of 34
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- Jared Goff: 27 of 37 for 316 yards, 3 TD
Sam LaPorta 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs New Orleans Saints | W 31-30 | 8 | 5 | 48 | 0 |
| Week 2 | at Buffalo Bills | L 31-41 | 7 | 6 | 52 | 1 |
| Week 3 | vs New York Jets | W 31-24 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
| Week 4 | at Carolina Panthers | L 26-32 | 13 | 8 | 84 | 1 |
| Week 5 | at Arizona Cardinals | W 45-21 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 1 |
Sam LaPorta College Career
FBS seasons at Iowa. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
Sam LaPorta College Receiving Stats by Season
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