Look: Sam LaPorta Displays 'Freak' Athleticism

Tight end Sam LaPorta has one of the best catches of Lions training camp.

The Detroit Lions are hoping that tight end Sam LaPorta is able to make plays and athletic catches similar to the one he made on Day 3 of training camp. 

LaPorta, on the receiving end of a dart from quarterback Jared Goff, high-pointed a toss over veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone that dazzled onlookers and offensive teammates. 

The photo, which has started to gain attention online, showcased LaPorta's vertical and athletic ability. 

Lions head coach Dan Campbell was asked about the early progress of the 2023 rookie class prior to practice. 

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"Here we go, Day 3, no pads. You just want to know that when you watch them move and the individual and the details of what they’re asked to do, you see improvement every day," said Campbell. "You don’t expect to see this massive jump,  and I would say, you see (Jahmyr) Gibbs, man, he’s doing things that was a little bit better. Something he was doing yesterday that wasn’t good, it was a little bit better today. 

"Same with (Sam) LaPorta, same with (Brian) Branch, Jack (Campbell). I would say all of those guys," Campbell continued. "Man, you see just small improvement every day, and that’s all you can ask for. And really once we get pads on, they’re going to go back down to here, because they haven’t done it and they haven’t been around the vets and this type of talent and speed and all those things. Then, they’ll build their way back up and get a little bit better. They’ll adjust to the speed, adapt to it hopefully, and we’ll be good.”

Sam LaPorta’s 35 inch vertical on full display.

Holmes drafted an athletic freak at TE! #OnePride pic.twitter.com/PG6CghKnPa

— LionsFanReport (@lionsfanreport) July 25, 2023