Iowa’s mismatch machine with pro-level speed and polish
LaPorta is a high-end pass-catching tight end whose Iowa production and NFL translation show why he matters: he was the Hawkeyes’ all-time leader in receptions by a tight end and entered the league with rare route-running polish, and at the pro level he has continued to create chunk plays and first downs with efficiency. He ran a 4.59-second 40 at the 2023 combine, a big part of his separation ability, and his game stands out for reliable hands, YAC, and toughness over the middle. He fits teams wanting a modern, movable TE who can stress linebackers and safeties.[7][9][1][3][6]
