Sam LaPorta, the promising tight end for the Lions, has captured the attention of fans not only for his impressive performances on the field but also for his relationship with Callie Dellinger.
Sam LaPorta just snagged TD number 7 on the season! 🔥
— LionsFanReport (@lionsfanreport) December 31, 2024
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As LaPorta continues to make headlines with his athletic abilities—most recently catching a 6-yard touchdown against the 49ers on December 30, 2024—many are curious about his personal life, especially his fiancée, Callahan Dellinger.
Callahan Dellinger, alias Callie Dellinger, was born in Naperville, Illinois, on 26 October 2000 into a strict Catholic family.
Her parents, Greg and Michelle Dellinger, studied at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Greg spent over 16 years with AAR in Global Outreach and Government Affairs, while Michelle was employed as a Director of Communication at the Diocese of Joliet until April 2024.
Callie comes from a family of four siblings: two brothers, Quinn and Keller, and a sister named Kerragan.
Quinn created an app called Vicinity back in 2021 to make community connections.
Keller is a graduate of Lewis University with a degree in computer engineering.
Kerrigan is attending classes at San Diego State University.
Callie Has A Diverse Background In Event Planning, Management, And Fitness Instruction, Alongside Active Volunteer Work With Organizations
Callie began her education at Naperville Central High School and was a competitive rower.
She then went to the University of Iowa and graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Management.
She balanced academics with athletics and various work experiences during college.
Following high school, Callie worked as a Student Billing Clerk at the University of Iowa for a year and completed an internship in event planning at Brown Deer Golf Course from May 2021 to May 2022.
Later, she worked as a Banquet Supervisor and Conference Service Manager before becoming the Studio Manager at SoulCycle Inc. from July to December 2023.
Currently, she is a Sales Analyst at Cooper Street Snacks.
Outside of work, Callie dedicates her time to community service.
She volunteers with a few organizations, such as Happy Paws Haven Co., where she has fostered animals since May 2024.
Callie has also supported the Detroit Lions as a Women’s Association Volunteer since August 2023 and has volunteered at Miracles in Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Center.
She has acquired various certifications, including Human Trafficking Awareness for Lodging Providers, by the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking, among others.
She is a certified instructor with CycleBar as a Spin instructor.
Sam LaPorta Indeed Has A Strong Bond With His Fiancée, Callie Dellinger, And Her Family
Sam and Callie met at the University of Iowa and started dating around December 2019.
The years have bloomed in their relationship, as indicated by shared experiences that include college life and LaPorta’s budding football career.
They got engaged in March 2024, and Callie shared their engagement announcement on social media with a heart-touching Bible verse,
“What God has joined together let no one separate.” -Matthew 19:6
Via Instagram
2/23/24 🤍”
Michelle Dellinger, Callie’s mother, spoke about their relationship on Facebook.
She shared photos of Sam and Callie to celebrate the engagement, highlighting how both had supported each other with college challenges and LaPorta’s demanding NFL career,
“Engaged! 💍Our hearts are full of joy for this special couple. Callie and Sam have navigated business college and two NCAA sports and the pandemic and his unusual career together in a remarkable way over the last 4+ years. We can’t wait to witness their future together as husband and wife!”
Via Facebook
It was quite the memorable day! Being at Ford Field to experience the Lions’ last home game in an extraordinary season…
Posted by Michelle Dellinger on Sunday, January 21, 2024
This is indeed a strong family, as Callie and her parents are regulars at almost all Sam’s games.
On social media, Callie often shares glimpses of their life—be it celebrating holidays like Christmas and Halloween or enjoying vacations—showing their connection and mutual support.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The Detroit Lions drafted LaPorta with the 34th overall choice in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
- LaPorta attended Highland High School in Illinois.
- Callie lost her grandmother, LaVerne D. Dellinger, on October 24, 2024, at the age of 84.
