SamLaPorta

Detroit Lions
#87
Tight End

HT/WT
6' 3", 245 lbs
Birthdate
1/12/2001 (25)
College
Iowa
Draft Info
2023: Rd 2, Pk 34 (DET)
Status
QUESTIONABLE

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Sam LaPorta dives into the end zone for a 36-yard TD

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Sam LaPorta makes a nice over-the-shoulder catch for Iowa

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Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA
Chicago	11	6	0	.647	441	415
Green Bay	9	7	1	.559	391	360
Minnesota	9	8	0	.529	344	333
Detroit	9	8	0	.529	481	413

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