Player Career

Je'lin Samuels Career Story

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Player Story

Je'lin Samuels story

Je'lin Samuels built his college career from 2021 through 2023 as a defensive end from Pasadena, TX wearing No. 11, spending time with SMU. The clearest part of Je'lin Samuels' career was his defensive production: 19 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks across 14 career games in the available record. That gives Je'lin Samuels' career enough real context without stretching the story beyond the available production.

Career Arc

Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.

  1. 1

    SMU

    2021-2023

    Opening stop

Season Value Progression

2021202220232023
SeasonTeamPrimaryEfficiencyUsageDelta
2021 Regular SeasonSMU0
2022 Regular SeasonSMU1023.69.410
2023 PostseasonSMU713.54.4-3
2023 Regular SeasonSMU713.54.40

Signature Performances

Top Games

#1 Featured game

vs TCU

Week 4 · L 34-42

Loss with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.

3

Havoc Plays

80.8 takeover

3 disruption/tackle impact with 80.8 takeover score.

#2

@ TCU

Week 4 · L 17-34

2

Havoc Plays

74.4 takeover

Loss with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.

2 disruption/tackle impact with 74.4 takeover score.

#3

@ Tulsa

Week 9 · W 45-34 · Conference game

3

Havoc Plays

72 takeover

Win with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.

3 disruption/tackle impact with 72 takeover score.

#4

vs Cincinnati

Week 8 · L 27-29 · Conference game

2

Havoc Plays

63.6 takeover

Loss with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.

2 disruption/tackle impact with 63.6 takeover score.

#5

vs Prairie View A&M

Week 3 · W 69-0

2

Havoc Plays

59.7 takeover

Win with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.

2 disruption/tackle impact with 59.7 takeover score.

Top Seasons

#1 Season by Season Value

2022 Regular Season · SMU

10 primary output · 23.6 efficiency · 9.4 usage

65

#2

2023 Postseason · SMU

44.4

7 primary · 13.5 efficiency · 4.4 usage

#3

2023 Regular Season · SMU

44.4

7 primary · 13.5 efficiency · 4.4 usage

Milestones

4

Impact games

5

Splash games

0

10+ tackle games