Samuel LaPorta is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions.
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He was born on January 12, 2001 in Highland, Illinois, United States.
LaPorta attended Highland High School, where he played wide receiver and defensive back. During his high school career, he had 3,793 receiving yards and 50 touchdowns.
LaPorta played college football at the University of Iowa. He ranked 14th in career receiving yards with 1,786 yards on 153 receptions.
Sam LaPorta Family
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Sam LaPorta is the son of Staci LaPorta and Joseph LaPorta. He has three sisters; Olivia, Alex and Bella. Sam’s father, Joe, played football at William Jewell and his mother, Staci, competed in both basketball and softball in junior college and on traveling Air Force squads. His sisters Olivia (Fordham volleyball), Alex (Missouri-St. Louis basketball) and Bella play volleyball at William Jewell.
Sam LaPorta 40 Time
Sam LaPorta runs an official 4.59-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
Sam LaPorta NFL Draft Projections
Sam LaPorta was projected as one of the tight ends with better value options on the 2023 NFL draft board.
Sam LaPorta Parents
Sam LaPorta’s parents are Staci LaPorta and Joseph LaPorta.
Sam LaPorta NFL Draft
Sam LaPorta was drafted by the Detroit Lions with the 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
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