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    SamLaPorta

    Detroit Lions
    • Detroit LionsLions
    • #87
    • Tight EndTE
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 111 kg
    • Birthdate
      12/1/2001 (25)
    • College
      Iowa
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 111 kg
    • Birthdate
      12/1/2001 (25)
    • College
      Iowa
    • Draft Info
      2023: Rd 2, Pk 34 (DET)
    • Status
      Active

    2026 regular season stats

    • REC
      31
      Tied-40th
      YDS
      367
      36th
      TD
      3
      Tied-22nd
      AVG
      11.8
      56th
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              2026 NFC North Standings

              TeamWLTPCTPFPA
              Minnesota610.85714093
              Detroit620.750222189
              Chicago620.750214160
              Green Bay530.625171164
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