6'3"
Weight245 lbs.
Experience2 yrs.
Bye5
Jan 12, 2001
Age24.1
CollegeIowa
NFL Draft Pick2023 - Rd 2, Pk 34
% chance misses at least 2 quarters
1- 17√1-% Inj/Season
Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable
Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor
No active injuries.
| Date | League | Injury | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 10, 2024 |
NFL |
Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain
Grade 1
|
1 | LaPorta suffered a sprained AC joint in Week 10's win over the Texans. |
Sep 22, 2024 |
NFL |
Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull
Unspecified Grade 1
|
- | LaPorta played through the injury but it clearly affected him |
Aug 2, 2024 |
NFL |
Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull
Unspecified Grade 1
|
- | LaPorta dealt with a minor strain. |
Jan 7, 2024 |
NFL |
Knee Unspecified Bruise
Grade 1
|
- | He also sustained a hyperextension. Surprisingly, LaPorta played through the injury in the postseason. |
Nov 19, 2022 |
NFL |
Knee Meniscus Tear
Grade 1
|
1 | LaPorta returned for Iowa's December 31 bowl game. |
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