Sam LaPorta is a famous American tight-end football player. Sam LaPorta is well known for his awards and honors “Second-team All-Pro (2023)”,” Pro Bowl (2023)”, “PFWA All-Rookie Team (2023)”, “Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the Year”, “First-team All-Big Ten(2022)”, “Third-team All-Big Ten (2021)”. Sam LaPorta was selected by the NFL selection team for the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
His NFL career stat is Receptions 86, Receiving touchdowns 10, and Receiving yards 889. He made a record in NFL history “most receptions by a rookie tight end 86”. He played for a college football named Iowa Hawkeyes.
He made franchise records for receiving touchdowns by a rookie with receiving yards and receptions as a rookie tight end position. Check all the details below about Sam LaPorta’s Wiki, Age, Height, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Parents, Ethnicity & Biography.
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Sam LaPorta Wiki/Biography
Sam is now 23 years old born on 12th January 2001, in Highland, IIIinois, United States of America. His ethnicity is White and his nationality is American.
His religion is Christianity and his zodiac sign is Capricorn. His full name is Samuel Joseph LaPorta. He wears Jersey No. 87.
Sam LaPorta Education & Qualification
He completed his graduation from Highland High School in Highland, IIIinois. After that, he enrolled and completed his college education at Iowa University during 2019-2022. He played for his school and college football with his studies and made many records in school and college history. As per his best performance he was selected for NFL 2023 by Detroit Lions football team after college.
Sam LaPorta Height & Weight
Sam LaPorta height and weight
- Height: 6′ 3.25 inches (1.91 m)
- Weight: 111 kg (245 lb)
- Arm length: 32.125 inches
- Hand span: 10.25 inches
- 40-yard dash: 4.59 s
- 10-yard split: 1.59 s
- 20-yard split: 2.61 s
- 20-yard shuttle: 4.25 s
- Three-cone drill: 6.91 s
- Vertical jump: 35 inches
- Broad jump: 10′ 3″
- Bench press: 10 reps
Sam LaPorta Family & Parents
Sam’s father’s name is Joseph LaPorta and his mother’s name is Staci LaPorta.
Sam LaPorta with his parents
His father also played for William Jewell’s football team.
Sam LaPorta’s childhood photo with his sisters
His mother played basketball and softball for his college (Junior) team. She played sports while with traveling Air Force squads, she told to media.
Sam Laporta with his sisters
His father and mother both are American. He has three siblings sisters in the family named Bella Laporta, Liv Laporta, and Alex Laporta.
Sam LaPorta Girlfriend & Relationships
Sam LaPorta’s girlfriend is Callie Dellinger (a CycleBar Burr Ridge instructor).
Sam LaPorta with his partner Callie Dellinger
Sam loved her and celebrated his 3rd anniversary recently.
Sam LaPorta with his girlfriend
They have been dating for the last 3 years. Sam posted many photos with his girlfriend Callie Dellinger on social media platforms.
Sam LaPorta with his girlfriend Callie Dellinger
The couple enjoys life and love inside and outside area. At present, his relationship status is committed and his marital status is unmarried (no wife).
Sam LaPorta Career
Sam LaPorta playing football for Iowa
Sam enrolled and played for a school football team in IIIinois in America. He played at Highland High School as a wide receiver and defensive back player. His record for the school was 3,793 receiving yards and 50 touchdowns. At last, he signs an agreement with the University of Iowa to play college football.
College
- In the 2019 season, he played in 12 games with 2 games starts and had 15 receptions for 188 yards as a freshman season.
- In 2020, he recorded his career-high 71 receiving yards on 5 receptions as a sophomore season in a 24-20 loss.
- He played in 8 games in which 5 games started and recorded 27 receptions for 271 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore.
- In 2021, he made a record as a career-best with 83 yards on 5 receptions in a 34-6 blowout win over Indiana. He made 53 passes for 670 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2021 which is all career high.
- In the 2022 season, he caught a career-best 8 passes for 55 yards. he recorded 58 catches for 657 yards as a senior in 2022.
- He completed 14th at Iowa in career 1,786 receiving yards on 153 receptions and ranking first among Iowa tight ends in catches and second in yards.
College Stats
- In 2019, IH, 12 games played, 15 Rec. receptions, 188 Rec. yards, 12.5 Rec. avg, 0 Rec. touchdown.
- In 2020, IH, 8 games played, 27 Rec. receptions, 271 Rec. yards, 10 Rec. avg, 1 Rec. touchdown.
- In 2021, IH, 14 games played, 53 Rec. receptions, 670 Rec. yards, 12.6 Rec. avg, 3 Rec. touchdowns.
- In 2022, IH, 12 games played, 58 Rec. receptions, 657 Rec. yards, 11.3 Rec. avg, 1 Rec. touchdown.
- In career, IH, 46 games played, 153 Rec. receptions, 1,786 Rec. yards, 11.7 Rec. avg, 5 Rec. touchdowns.
Professional
- As per his super performance and skills, he was named for 2023 NFL Draft with the 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
- In the 2023 season, he recorded 86 receptions, 889 yards and a tight end leading 10 touchdowns. He was honored an Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist. He made a record for 10 receiving touchdowns for Lions rookies overall.
NFL Regular Season Stats
- In 2023, DET, 17 games played, 14 games started 86 Rec. receptions, 889 Rec. yards, 10 Rec. touchdowns, 4 Rushing yards, 0 Rushing touchdowns, and 0 FF.
NFL Postseason Stats
- In 2023, DET, 3 games played, 3 games started, 21 Rec. receptions, 176 Rec. yards, 1 Rec. touchdowns, 0 FF.
Sam LaPorta’s Net Worth & Income
Sam LaPorta signed a contract with the Lions and played football in 2023. His main income source is NFL income and sponsorships. He also earned by investing money in many areas. His net worth is estimated at $3-4 million dollars (As of 2024).
Sam LaPorta Social Media Accounts
- Instagram: _slaporta
- Twitter: samlaporta
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