Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa. Ranked #59 overall on the 2023 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Detroit drafted him in Round 2, pick 34.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
96STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | DET | 12-5 | 889 | 10 | 86 | 83% | †94 |
| '24 | DET | 15-2 | 726 | 7 | 60 | 85% | 96 |
| '25 | DET | 9-8 | 489 | 3 | 40 | 90% | 99 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2,104 | 20 | 186 | 86% | 96 | |
| Career | — | 2,104 | 20 | 186 | 86% | 96 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2023 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'3 ¼"
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Frame profile.
Weight
245 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.125"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2023 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.59 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
35"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
123"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.91 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.25 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Sam LaPorta leads all TEs from the 2023 draft class in career receiving yards.