Articles Tagged: Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta’s versatility was among the selling points for the Detroit Lions when they selected him with the 34th overall pick.

“Tight End U” will have another tight end in the NFL. Sam LaPorta was the Detroit Lions’ selection with the 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday.

Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy got an up-close view of Iowa defensive backs Riley Moss and Kaevon Merriweather as they prepared for the NFL Draft and evaluates the pro prospects on this episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast. The longtime NFL scout also offers his thoughts on tight end Sam LaPorta and linebacker Jack Campbell.

Kirk Ferentz has been telling NFL teams to not “make the mistake we almost made” when the Hawkeyes “underestimated” Sam LaPorta as a recruit.

After getting support from NFL tight ends throughout his Iowa career, Sam LaPorta could soon be joining his mentors at the next level.

Kirk Ferentz talked about what it means to him that Jack Campbell and Sam LaPorta decided to play for Iowa in the Music City Bowl rather than opt out and prepare for the NFL Draft.

From the opportunity to end the seniors’ careers with a win to the hot chicken contest, Iowa football players have found value in the Music City Bowl.

Sam LaPorta suffered a torn meniscus in one of his knees during the Minnesota game, but is optimistic about his status for the Music City Bowl. Joe Labas is preparing for his first career start.

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta also received AP all-Big Ten first-team recognition. Seven Hawkeyes were on the second team.

Sam LaPorta is the first Iowa player to win Big Ten Tight End of the Year since T.J. Hockenson.

Iowa’s four captains all received invitations to the Senior Bowl, one of the top college football all-star games.

With Sam LaPorta expected to miss Friday’s game, opportunities loom for tight ends Luke Lachey and Addison Ostrenga against Nebraska.

Sam LaPorta and Monte Pottebaum’s status for Iowa’s game against Nebraska will likely be more clear after Kirk Ferentz’s Tuesday news conference

Iowa football fans have unsurprisingly shown frustration with a 1-1 start that included a narrow 7-3 win against an FCS team and a 10-7 loss to a bitter rival.

Iowa is returning Sam LaPorta, possibly one of the top tight ends in the country. But he’s not the only Hawkeye tight end who could have a significant role in 2022.