6’4” 250 lbs - Sophomore
2019: 15 receptions / 188 yards
As a true freshman, Sam LaPorta appeared in 12 games and recorded two starts. His first reception however, did not come until the eighth game of the season. Prior to that, he spent the majority of his time as the third tight end in Iowa’s goal line package. Once he appeared on the scene, he stuck. Over the final six games, LaPorta was targeted 21 times. What jumps out to me is that of his 188 yards, 86 came after the catch (46%). By comparison, in 2018, T.