ACTIVE

SamLaPorta

TETE#87DET Lions
6'3" • 245lbs • 25y/o
Overall Grade '26
80.6
4th/34 - TEs
Receiving Yards '26
316
5th/34 - TEs
Touchdowns '26
3
5th/34 - TEs
WK 7 MATCHUP
good
vs GB 10/25, 8:25 PM
Sam LaPorta headshot
Sam
LaPorta
TE
#87
|
DET Lions
BIO
MATCHUP
PAST PERFORMANCE
WEEK PROJECTIONS
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/25/2026
Sam LaPorta is a tight end for the Detroit Lions who earned a 80.6 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 4th among 34 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 85.0 ranked 2nd among 34 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 27 receptions on 32 targets for 316 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. LaPorta averaged 11.7 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 144 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 7.9 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Detroit Lions
2023 - Present
Iowa Hawkeyes
2019 - 2022

Week Matchup

player-headshot
S. LaPorta
6
th
/79
Rec
VS
GOOD
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
Safety Coverage
11
th
/32
Cov
14.4
VS
Linebacker Coverage
9
th
/32
Cov
12.0
VS
Cornerback Coverage
7
th
/32
Cov
11.8

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.6
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
1 TDS
@BUF
WK 2
0 TDS
NYJ
WK 3
1 TDS
@CAR
WK 4
1 TDS
@ARI
WK 5
0 TDS
GB
WK 7
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Week Projections

Rankings
Projected points are noted based on PPR.
PROJ PTS
12.7
vs GB Packers WK 7
WEEKLY RANK
TE-4
vs GB Packers WK 7
PROJ REC YDS
52.2
vs GB Packers WK 7
PROJ TDS
0.4
vs GB Packers WK 7
PROJ REC
5.1
vs GB Packers WK 7
PROJ TGTS
6.5
vs GB Packers WK 7

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
80.6
AVG
4th/34 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
85.0
AVG
2nd/34 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
32
12th/34 TEs
RECEPTIONS
27
7th/34 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
316
5th/34 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
3
5th/34 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
13
th
Pass Snaps
189
12
th
Targets
32
11
th
Routes Run
174
7
th
Receptions
27
5
th
Receiving Yards
316
5
th
Receiving Touchdowns
3
1
st
Drops
0
6
th
Yards Per Reception
11.7
12
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
5.3
3
rd
Passer Rating When Targeted
139.1
10
th
Average Depth of Target
7.9

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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