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26 John Samia

Strong Safety
5-11 * 205 * Junior-2L
Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs H.S.

 

 

 

Coach Fritz on John Samia: “John has got to stay away from the
injury bug, he should be fully recovered from last year and has a great feel for the game, very good instincts.”

As a sophomore: Played the first two games before getting a shoulder
injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season... has applied for a
medical hardship season and should get his sophomore season of
eligibility back by the start of the year.

As a freshman: Played the final seven games, starting the last five...
recorded 34 total tackles and 5.5 for loss... He made his first start at
SBU ... named the Mules’ Defensive MVP after recording eight tackles
(including a half-tackle for loss) ... he also was defensive MVP and
D2Football.com National Defensive Player of the Week after 10 tackles
and three sacks vs. Missouri Southern ... against Truman, he had a pass
breakup and a quarterback hurry.

In high school: Head Coach: Kelly Donohoe - Chosen first-team All-
Suburban Big 7 Conference and All-District, he also was tabbed an
honorable mention Independence Examiner all-area pick and Kansas
City Star all-metro honoree.

Personal: Undecided on a major ... born June 22, 1987 ... under the
guardianship of Jack and Ua Palalei ... Mules film coordinator Lee
Palalei is his cousin.