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TE · Lions · #87

Sam LaPorta

Age 26 · Year 5 pro · 6'3" · 245 lbs

Detroit Lions
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89Overall
802Rec yards
5Rec TDs
51Catches
His season
Week 18 · vs the Chiefs, lost 24-45Rec yards 802Rec touchdowns 5Catches 51Catching 95Acceleration 88Awareness 87Catch In Traffic 87Spectacular Catch 87Slot-O-Matic · GoldMatchup Nightmare · SilverMid In Elite · SilverContract 3 of 4 years left

Abilities and Traits

3 Superstar
Superstar abilities

Slot-O-Matic

When lined up in the slot, receivers with this ability make faster cuts and have better hands when catching passes less than 8 yards from the LoS. Upgrades with SRR, CTH, and COD.

gold

Matchup Nightmare

Receivers with this ability make sharper cuts, have a slightly longer perfect catch timing window, and frequently win contested catches when covered by linebackers and linemen. Upgrades with SRR, MRR, and CTH.

silver

Mid In Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently and have a slightly longer perfect catch timing window while catching passes between 10-20 yards from the LoS, inside the numbers. Upgrades with MRR and CIT.

silver

Contract

Years left
3 of 4
Salary
$20.14M
Counts this season
$7.80M
Bonus
$18.72M
Saved if released
$1.92M
Dead money if released
$17.66M

Bio

Height
6'3"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
26
Experience
4 years
College
Iowa
Draft
Rd 2, Pick 3

Career

In this league
Receiving · 33 games
1421 yards · 11 touchdowns · 102 catches
Rushing · 8 games
0 yards · 0 touchdowns · 0 carries

Physical

99 is the top
Speed86
Acceleration88
Agility85
Strength74
Jumping84
Awareness87

Skills

TE ratings
Catching95
Catch In Traffic87
Spectacular Catch87
Short Route82
Medium Route78
Deep Route69

Season Stats

Season 2027
Receiving33 games
802Rec yards
5Rec touchdowns
51Catches
15.7Yards per catch
Rushing8 games
0Rush yards
0Rush touchdowns
0Carries
0.0Yards per carry

Game log

Every game on record