Articles Tagged: Sam LaPorta

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.

Some Iowa football players recalled what their official visits were like ahead of hosting several recruits this weekend.

Sam LaPorta likely could’ve been an NFL Draft pick this year. Instead, he’s back at Iowa with high expectations for himself and the offense.

The return of Sam LaPorta and Luke Lachey position the Hawkeyes nicely at tight end in 2022.

Tight end Sam LaPorta, Iowa’s top receiver in 2021, will be back for the 2022 season, he announced Wednesday.