Jaylen Samuels
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| NC State Wolfpack – No. 1 | |
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| Position | Fullback |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Program management |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Charlotte (NC) Mallard Creek |
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Jaylen Samuels is an American football fullback. He played college football at NC State.
College career
Throughout his college career, Samuels has changed positions, sometimes being listed as a running back, fullback or tight end.[1][2] After his sophomore season, Samuels was able to participate in the 2016 Independence Bowl, where he caught 3 touchdown passes, the most in Independence Bowl history. Due to his contribution, he was named the MVP of the Independence Bowl.[3] During his senior season, Samuels set the NC State record for career receptions with 202 during his 4 years.[4] After this season, Samuels was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl.[5]
References
- ^ Cowart, C Jackson (July 13, 2017). "Ex-Mallard Creek star Jaylen Samuels is creating new positions with NC State". Carlotte Observer. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ Giglio, Joe (August 24, 2016). "Jaylen Samuels does it all for NC State". News & Observer. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "N.C. State dismantles Vanderbilt, 41-17, to win the Independence Bowl". December 26, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ Giglio, Joe (December 28, 2017). "Jaylen Samuels didn't fit the mold. Now he could break an NCSU football record". News & Observer. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ Muma, Steven (December 11, 2017). "Jaylen Samuels is 3rd NC State player to accept Senior Bowl invite". Backing The Pack. Retrieved April 10, 2018.