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Jan 12, 2001 · Sam LaPorta from Highland High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, LaPorta opted to join Iowa. In 2019 as a freshman LaPorta saw action in 12 games for the Hawkeyes as he made 15 receptions for a solid 188 yards for an average of 12.5 yards per reception, with no TDs, and an ...

He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was named the Big Ten Tight End of the Year in 2022. He was selected by the Lions in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft. As a rookie, Laporta was named a second-team All-Pro and voted to the Pro Bowl.

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Apr 28, 2023 · The Detroit Lions have double dipped on University of Iowa prospects early in the NFL Draft with the selection of tight end Sam LaPorta with their first pick in the second round (No. 34 overall). The Lions selected Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell No. 18 overall Thursday night.

Sep 7, 2024 · Of the 15 tight ends that were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Sam LaPorta was the second one to come off the board only behind Dalton Kincaid who was selected with the 25th overall pick by the...

Oct 30, 2023 · With his burst, smooth agility, frame density, and contact balance, LaPorta is one of the best RAC weapons in the 2023 NFL Draft class at TE. And his instincts to quickly redirect to the RAC phase after catching in the open field only serve to maximize his appeal in that phase.

20 hours ago · Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 30, 2024 in Santa Clara. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions via AP) ... Draft: Detroit is pretty set at tight end after selecting LaPorta in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft and matching the offer sheet for Wright last offseason. They ...

Apr 3, 2023 · We’ll break down the strengths and weaknesses of LaPorta ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft while offering a draft projection and his potential impact in the pros. Let’s dive into our Sam...

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