Samuel is a physical linebacker who immediately stands out for his downhill style and aggressive approach to the game. He plays with real intent from the snap, quickly diagnosing runs and attacking gaps before blockers can fully set up. Once he commits, he hits the line of scrimmage with force and finishes tackles with authority, consistently bringing a tone-setting presence to the middle of the defense. His willingness to engage traffic and take on contact head-on makes him a reliable run-stopper who doesn’t back down from physical situations.

Beyond just toughness, Samuel shows steady control in how he pursues the football. He keeps good leverage, works laterally to track ball carriers, and rarely takes himself out of plays due to overpursuit. That combination of discipline and physicality allows him to stay productive from sideline to sideline. As he continues to develop his coverage ability and overall awareness in space, he projects as a dependable, hard-hitting linebacker who can anchor a defense and be the emotional and physical tone-setter on the field. Samuel holds offers from Washington, OSU , Wisconsin, Arizona.

Israel’s size immediately jumps off the screen, and he uses that length as a weapon on every snap. At 6’3”, he naturally shrinks throwing windows and makes quarterbacks hesitate to test him. He plays with patience in coverage, staying balanced in his stance and reacting instead of guessing.

He shows the ability to disrupt routes early with strong hands at the line and maintains positioning throughout the rep. When the ball is in the air, he competes aggressively and trusts his reach to make plays on high-point throws. He also shows willingness to support the run, triggering downhill with intent and finishing tackles with authority.