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Sam LaPorta is 25 years old, born January 12, 2001. LaPorta is 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) and 245 lb (111 kg). LaPorta plays tight end for the Detroit Lions (as of November 3, 2026). LaPorta's 2026 salary is $5,767,000, under a contract through 2026. LaPorta was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2023, round 2, pick 34, out of Iowa.
Sam LaPorta at a glance
- Age25 born January 12, 2001
- Height6 ft 3 in 191 cm
- Weight245 lb 111 kg
- CollegeIowa
- 2026 salary$5.8 million contract through 2026
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Sam LaPorta stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Vikings | W 19–15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | vs Packers | W 20–17 | – | – | – | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | at Cardinals | W 45–21 | – | – | – | 5 | 88 | 1 |
| Oct 4 | at Panthers | L 26–32 | – | – | – | 8 | 84 | 1 |
| Sep 27 | vs Jets | W 31–24 | – | – | – | 3 | 44 | 0 |
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Contract
Sam LaPorta contract
- 2026 salary$5.8 million
- Signed through2026
- WithDetroit Lions
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million |
| 2026 | $5.8 million |
Career
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Sam LaPorta is on the Detroit Lions, coached by Dan Campbell.
- BornJanuary 12, 2001, Highland, IL, USA
- Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight245 lb (111 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2023, round 2, pick 34
- Drafted byDetroit Lions
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Status from the team's injury report.
- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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