Sam LaPorta

Overall Rank
TE27
2025
Detroit Lions
Height
6' 3"
Weight
245 lbs
Arm Length
32"
(23rd)
Draft Pick
2.03
(2023)
College
Iowa
Age
25.1
Best Comparable Player
George Kittle
Workout Metrics
4.59
91st
108.4
85th
122.8
76th
11.16
90th
10.15
78th
40-Yard Dash
Speed Score
Burst Score
Agility Score
Catch Radius
High School Metrics
25.5%
(80th)
College Dominator
12.0
(41st)
College YPR
20.6
(60th)
Breakout Age

Sam LaPorta Contract

Sam LaPorta signed a 4 Years, $9,465,990 contract with the Detroit Lions on June 15, 2023. The contract runs through the 2026 season and has an average annual value of $2,366,498. It also came with a $3,884,356 signing bonus and $7,517,173 guaranteed. LaPorta was represented by JB Sports in negotiations.

4 yr(s) / $9,465,990
Overall Contract Terms
$7,517,173
Total Guaranteed Money
$3,884,356
Signing Bonus
2026
Expiration Year

Salary Cap Details

Year Base Salary Cap Hit Cap %
2023 $750,000 $1,721,089
0.77%
2024 $1,180,272 $2,151,361
0.84%
2025 $1,610,545 $2,581,634
0.92%
2026 $2,040,817 $3,011,906
0.98%