Sam LaPorta - salary, contract & career earnings
Sam LaPorta is a 23-year-old tight end playing for the Detroit Lions, showcasing his skills in the NFL for two years since being drafted. He was selected in the second round as the 34th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft after a collegiate career at Iowa. LaPorta is represented by agent Jack Bechta of JB Sports and hails from the United States. Sam LaPorta's career earnings are $9,465,990.
Current contract
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2023 on $4,634,356 · $9,465,990 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 22 | $750,000 | $3,884,356$3.9m | $4,634,356$4.6m | $4,634,356$4.6m |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $1,180,272 | - | $1,180,272 | $5,814,628$5.8m |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $1,610,545$1.6m | - | $1,610,545$1.6m | $7,425,173$7.4m |
| 2026 | Detroit Lions | 25 | $2,040,817$2.0m | - | $2,040,817$2.0m | $9,465,990$9.5m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 22 | $750,000 | $3,884,356$3.9m | $4,634,356$4.6m | $4,634,356$4.6m |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $1,180,272 | - | $1,180,272 | $5,814,628$5.8m |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $1,610,545$1.6m | - | $1,610,545$1.6m | - |
| 2026 | Detroit Lions | 25 | $2,040,817$2.0m | - | $2,040,817$2.0m | - |
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Number 798 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $9,465,990 of it. 41.0% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was money a club had already handed over and could not take back.
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Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sam LaPorta's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Sam LaPorta's career earnings are $9,465,990.
What is Sam LaPorta's 2026 salary?
Sam LaPorta's 2026 salary is $2,040,817.
Who does Sam LaPorta play for?
Sam LaPorta plays for Detroit Lions .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Sam LaPorta?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Sam LaPorta.