Samuel Joseph LaPorta (born January 12, 2001) is an American professional football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was named the Big Ten Tight End of the Year in 2022.

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Jan 5, 2025 · LaPorta's first-half struggles led to many wondering exactly what was wrong with the former Iowa Hawkeyes star, and Fantasy Football owners were certainly perturbed.

Dec 28, 2024 · During his college career in four years at Iowa, LaPorta racked up 153 receptions for 1,786 yards and five touchdowns. He may not have been the most productive tight end in the NFL, but his...

Jan 7, 2025 · One of the biggest former Iowa stars in the NFL right now is Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta. LaPorta just finished his second season with the Lions. He has been a star since the first...

Dec 13, 2024 · In a stunning turn of events, Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has announced his decision to leave the NFL and return to the Iowa Hawkeyes. The announcement, made late last night via social media, sent shockwaves through both the professional and college football communities.

Sep 1, 2022 · LaPorta, one of Iowa’s selections to attend Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis at the end of July, recorded three touchdowns in the 2021-22 season. As a high school senior, Sam LaPorta believed he was going to play college football at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

Samuel Joseph LaPorta (born January 12, 2001) is an American professional football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was named the Big Ten Tight End of the Year in 2022.

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