LaPorta got to enjoy an offseason for the first time since heading into his senior year at Iowa where he wasn't either training for the Combine or undergoing surgery and rehab. Last season, he was still rehabbing from ankle surgery around this time.
His body feels great, and he's excited about the prospects of this offense with all the returning skill weapons along with key pieces upfront along the offensive line. He was happy with his development in Year 2, especially when it came to improving his run blocking, and he plans to build on that to continue to be one of the more productive tight ends in the league in 2025.
"Looking ahead to this year, just continue to polish things off in the run game and pass game," he said.
LaPorta said the fun part about this time of year, especially when a team is breaking in a new offensive coordinator like Detroit is with John Morton, is the feeling out process.