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Sam LaPorta

TE

A 2nd-round pick (34th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Iowa, Sam LaPorta has built an NFL career since. He's currently with DET, in his 4th season in the league. He graded out among the best TEs in the league last season — a 88.1 ScoutIndex Rating, the 96th percentile at the position. His efficiency stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 213 catches for 2,420 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 245#

College

Iowa

Draft

Rd 2, 34th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
88.1

96th percentile among TEs

9 games · 49 targets

Role×0.14+1.24
Hands×0.1+1.43
Volume×0.12+0.62
Total EPA×0.22+2.21
EPA/target×0.3+2.69
Yards/target×0.12+2.50

Week 1 projection · vs NO

Methodology
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec yds44.2 (10.2–78.1)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.2 (10.2–78.1)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.2 (10.2–78.1)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.2 (10.2–78.1)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.2 (10.2–78.1)48% 45.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed79▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst64▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility85▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size12▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands96▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat37▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability98▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share86▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share90▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency99▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume78▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DET995273163
2025DET88.19404893
2024DET79.316607267
2023DET85.81748688910

Career profile

Sam LaPorta has appeared in 47 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with DET.

He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 213 passes for 2,420 yards and 23 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with DET: 889 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 88.1, in the 96th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
15
3.8/g
177
44/g
1
Away5
25
5.0/g
312
62/g
2
In division3
15
5.0/g
202
67/g
1
Out of division6
25
4.2/g
287
48/g
2
In wins6
23
3.8/g
258
43/g
1
In losses3
17
5.7/g
231
77/g
2
On grass4
20
5.0/g
220
55/g
1
On turf5
20
4.0/g
269
54/g
2
Indoors4
15
3.8/g
177
44/g
1
Outdoors5
25
5.0/g
312
62/g
2

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1GB6 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD64.3
Week 2CHI3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD48
Week 3BAL4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD72
Week 4CLE3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 5CIN5 rec, 92 yds, 1 TD89.7
Week 6KC5 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD76.8
Week 7TB3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 9MIN6 rec, 97 yds, 1 TD86.1
Week 10WAS5 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD75.1

Sam LaPorta — common questions

What position does Sam LaPorta play?
Sam LaPorta is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Sam LaPorta played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sam LaPorta has played for DET (2023–2026).
Where did Sam LaPorta go to college?
Sam LaPorta played college football at Iowa.
When was Sam LaPorta drafted?
Sam LaPorta was selected in round 2, 34th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sam LaPorta scored?
Sam LaPorta has 23 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (23 receiving).
What is Sam LaPorta's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sam LaPorta rated 99.0 for 2026, the 100th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 2, 2023

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