Michael
Sam.
Michael
Sam.
Missouri· 6'2"· 261 lb· 4.91s 40
A 4-3 defense that prioritizes a one-gap penetrating front relies on quick, disruptive defensive linemen to pressure the quarterback and stop the run.
Initially a situational pass rusher, Michael Sam could develop into a disruptive rotational contributor if he refines his technique and shows consistent force.
A two-gap 3-4 scheme that requires larger, stronger defensive ends to hold their ground would severely limit Sam's effectiveness and reduce him to a backup role.
Sam's quickness and motor are well-suited for a penetrating role in a 4-3, but his size and length deficiencies mean he's unlikely to ever be a true every-down anchor.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.91sp50
- Vertical
- 25.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 114inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.80sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.70sp50
- Bench
- 17repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Missouri | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Missouri | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.