Sam LaPorta's Player Profile

Ryan Wilson - CBS Sports - April 18th: "The Iowa tight end is one of five players at the position who could end up being top 40 selections, and there was a lot of buzz around the league after his pro day that he could go much higher than conventional wisdom might suggest."

Rob Rang - Fox Sports - April 14th: "Iowa struggled throwing the football in 2022. Don’t blame that on LaPorta, whose combination of soft hands, agility and toughness make him arguably the best of this year’s tight ends after the catch."

Todd McShay - ESPN - April. 4th: "LaPorta was consistent at Iowa, catching 153 passes over four seasons for 1,786 yards and five scores. He has speed down the seam and tempos his routes effectively."

Vinnie Iyer - Sporting News - April 4th: "LaPorta is a well-rounded tight end who can do everything as an intermediate receiver and also is a willing blocker whe needed."

Michael Renner - PFF.com - April 3rd: "LaPorta is outstanding with the ball in his hands. He can not only run away from defenders (4.59-second 40-yard dash), but he can also make them miss (20 broken tackles on 58 catches in 2022)."

Michael Renner - PFF.com - April 3rd: "LaPorta is outstanding with the ball in his hands. He can not only run away from defenders (4.59-second 40-yard dash), but he can also make them miss (20 broken tackles on 58 catches in 2022)."Rob Rang - Fox Sports - April 14th: "Stevenson began his college career as a highly decorated signee for Georgia before transferring back to his hometown of Miami, where he emerged as one of the more physical cornerbacks in the country."

Todd McShay - ESPN - April. 4th: "Stevenson picked off a pair of passes last year, and he has the burst and strength to be effective in press."

Vinnie Iyer - Sporting News - April 4th: "Stevenson has appeal has an attacking cover man with great physicality, which also helps him vs. the run."

Michael Renner - PFF.com - April 3rd: "Stevenson began his college career at Georgia, where he started games in 2020 before becoming a shut-down outside cornerback at Miami for the past two years."

Michael Renner - PFF.com - April 3rd: "Stevenson began his college career at Georgia, where he started games in 2020 before becoming a shut-down outside cornerback at Miami for the past two years."

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