What is Sam LaPorta's 40 time?

Sam LaPorta is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions as of the 2024 NFL season. The Lions drafted him with the 34th overall pick in the second round of the Detroit Lions. Even in his very first NFL season in 2023, LaPorta has had an enormous impact on the success of Lions teams and more specifically their offense. He concluded his rookie season with 86 receptions for 889 receiving yards and scored ten touchdowns. In 2023, he was named Second-team All-Pro, selected to the Pro Bowl, and included in the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

The rookie tight end was born on January 12, 2001, in Highland, Illinois, and went to Highland High School where he played as a wide receiver and a defensive back. Having put up some great performances, LaPorta had offers from multiple Universities. The Illinois native decided to attend the University of Iowa where he played football as a tight end for four years. He concluded his career with 1,786 receiving yards on 153 receptions. (via Sports Reference).

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What is Sam LaPorta's 40 time?

During the 2023 NFL Combine, Sam LaPorta ran his 40-yard dash with a time of 4.59 seconds (vis NFL official website). He also recorded a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10’3’’ broad jump, a 6.91-second 3-cone drill, and a 4.25-second 20-yard shuttle.

Test Type	Test Result
20-Yard Shuttle	4.25 Seconds
Vertical Jump	35.0 inches

Sam LaPorta Physical Attributes

Age	23 years (as of November 2024)
Weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Sam LaPorta's Height

Sam LaPorta stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m).

Sam LaPorta's Weight

The Detroit Lions tight end weighs 245 lb (111 kg).

Sam LaPorta's Age

LaPorta is 23 years old as of November 2024.