Dynasty Rookie Report Card: Sam LaPorta and Eric Gray

Each week throughout the 2023 NFL season, I’ll cover two rookies in the Rookie Report Card and will generally write about the most prominent performers from that particular week. I’ll discuss how well he’s lived up to expectations at the NFL level, and then I’ll grade the player in three categories: their performance to date, rookie season potential, and long-term upside.

Sam LaPorta, TE DET

Week 4 stats: Three receptions on four targets for 47 yards and two touchdowns; 19.7 PPR points, TE5 on the week.

I’ve wanted to write about LaPorta since week one, but we keep getting some guys that pop up and may not have a better game the rest of the season. During the week one matchup with Kansas City, I knew LaPorta was here to stay, and I could wait to give him his report card. Let’s get to know him after his week five performance as a top-five tight end.