One of them is none other than Detroit Lions' young star tight end Sam LaPorta. After bursting onto the scene in the NFL during his rookie season, LaPorta has had a much quieter year in 2024.

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta runs an official 4.59-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. NFL Network's Bucky Brooks explains why he believes Georgia wide receiver prospect ...

The Lions are up 14-10 after a spectacular catch by tight end Sam LaPorta. LaPorta went horizontal and stretched his left hand out for a one-handed grab in the back of the end zone. The two-yard ...

After a fairly slow start to his second season, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had a late resurgence with 29 receptions for 335 yards and two touchdowns over the final five regular season games.

A second-round pick out of Iowa in 2023, LaPorta set the record for receptions by a rookie tight end in his first campaign. However, he had a quieter second year in 2024 with 60 catches and 726 yards, ...