NFL insider raves over Sam LaPorta, puts him in ‘upper-echelon of tight ends’
It took Sam LaPorta only one season in the NFL to establish himself as one of the best tight ends in the league. The former Iowa star was one of Jared Goff’s favorite targets with the Detroit Lions in 2023, hauling in 86 passes for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns. LaPorta was named a second-team All-Pro in 2023 and was also named to the Pro Bowl. ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler spoke on SportsCenter Saturday morning about LaPorta and where he ranks among NFL tight ends. “You mentioned [Travis] Kelce, that’s the upper-echelon of tight ends. And this guy is there already,” Fowler said. “Every offseason I...