Drafted with No. 34 pick by Lions in 2023.
Awards: 1x Pro Bowl, 1x Second-Team All-Pro
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8 for 84 and a td last week, 22 catches on 32 targets. good back and the offense uses him a lot
good safety valve for Goff. 3 for 4 vs the jets. nothing flashy, just reliable, and the lions have so many other weapons.
LaPorta is a matchup nightmare because he plays tight end like a receiver without abandoning the physical work. He finds soft spots, runs sharp routes and gives Detroit a reliable target in big moments.
Strengths: Route running, hands, red-zone instincts and all-around tight-end value make him an elite offensive weapon.
Weaknesses: Defenses will increasingly bracket him, and he can still improve as an in-line blocker against top edge defenders.
