Drafts / 2023 / Sam LaPorta
2023 draft · round 2 · pick #34

Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions · TE · Iowa

C
At a 40% bust line
FAIR
Value vs slot
97% of what pick #34 usually produces
0%bust below 40%hit at 150%+300%+

This class is still developing, so the slot expectation is scaled down to the seasons played so far.

The numbers
48Ledger points earned
49Expected so far (scaled)
3Seasons as a starter
1Pro Bowls
0All-Pro selections
48Games played

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Sam LaPorta: 2023 NFL Draft, pick #34

Sam LaPorta (TE, Iowa) was the 34th overall pick in round 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Detroit Lions. Through 48 games he has earned 48 ledger points against about 49 expected for that slot, or 97% of par. At DraftLedger's default 40% bust line that makes him a solid pick.

See the whole 2023 NFL Draft class, or nearby picks: #31 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, #32 Joey Porter Jr., #33 Will Levis, #35 Michael Mayer, #36 Steve Avila, #37 Derick Hall. How grades work.