Samuel is a linebacker who plays with strong effort and sharp instincts around the football. He diagnoses plays quickly, trusts his reads, and attacks downhill with urgency when it’s time to fill gaps. He does a good job timing his blitzes and shooting through open lanes when opportunities show up. Against the run, he keeps his pads low, uses active hands to separate from blockers, and works to stay square so he can redirect and finish. In pursuit, he angles well to cut off space and consistently chases plays from the backside. In coverage, he shows awareness in zone drops, keeps his eyes locked on the quarterback, and reacts quickly to throws underneath. Samuel impacts the game through physical play, discipline, and a relentless motor that keeps him around the ball snap after snap.

Samuel is a linebacker who plays with strong effort and sharp instincts around the football. He diagnoses plays quickly, trusts his reads, and attacks downhill with urgency when it’s time to fill gaps. He does a good job timing his blitzes and shooting through open lanes when opportunities show up. Against the run, he keeps his pads low, uses active hands to separate from blockers, and works to stay square so he can redirect and finish. In pursuit, he angles well to cut off space and consistently chases plays from the backside. In coverage, he shows awareness in zone drops, keeps his eyes locked on the quarterback, and reacts quickly to throws underneath. Samuel impacts the game through physical play, discipline, and a relentless motor that keeps him around the ball snap after snap.