Dj Samuels

As a Junior (2025): Caught one pass for a one yard gain on Wisconsin (9/20). Had one solo tackle against Towson (9/13). Had one solo tackle against FAU (8/30). As a Sophomore (2024): Played in all 12 games Totaled 14 tackles (9 solo), six tackles for a loss and one pass defended Caught one touchdown Has a combined 5.0 TFL over last two games Three tackles with 2.0 TFL at No. 1 Oregon (11/9) Came out of fullback position to catch first career receiving TD at Minnesota (10/26), also added career-high five tackles with career-high 3.0 TFL for 16 yards Became first power conference player since 2012 with at least one receiving TD and 3.0 TFL in the same game (UCLA’s Datone Jones) PBU at Indiana (9/28) First career TFL at Virginia (9/14), career-high two tackles As a Freshman (2023): Appeared in seven games Before Maryland: 16th ranked player in New Jersey, via On3 Bergen Catholic’s all-time sacks leader Helped lead Bergen Catholic to three-straight state championships Three-time First Team All-State Tallied 28 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, six sacks and five pass breakups in senior 2022 season, while also rushing 29 times for 256 yards and six touchdowns 2021 New Jersey Defensive Player of the Year Tallied 29 tackles and nine sacks in 2021 Chose Maryland over Rutgers, Penn State and West Virginia Personal: He enjoys watching Martin, Friday, and Roll Bounce His favorite rapper is Gunna His favorite candy is Skittles His favorite restaurant is Outback Antonio Pizzigati Memorial Scholarship recipient Career Highs: Tackles: 6 (at Minnesota 10/26/24) TFL: 3.0 (at Minnesota 10/26/24) Receiving Touchdowns: 1 (at Minnesota 10/26/24)