Justin Sampson

Height:
6-2
Weight:
210
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Akron, Ohio
High School:
St. Vincent-St. Mary

As a Junior (2019): Played in eight games ... had two tackles, a break-up, and a hurry on the season ... recorded a hurry against Buffalo ... assisted on a tackle against Kent State ... made a solo stop at Central Michigan ... had a break-up in the season opener at Illinois.

As a Sophomore (2018): Recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award … played in all 12 games … finished with 12 tackles, 2.5 TFL, and a hurry ... at Buffalo, had three tackles ... in the win at Kent State, had two tackles ... at Eastern Michigan, had two tackles, including a TFL for a loss of nine yards ... against Bowling Green, had a sack for a loss of six yards in the second quarter ... at Ohio, had a sack for a loss of seven yards in the second quarter ... at South Carolina, had two tackles … lettered.

As a Freshman (2017): Recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award … played in 12 games … one of just seven true freshmen to see game action … also saw action with the punt return unit … had two solo stops and a sack for a loss of seven yards in the win over Kent State … made two tackles in the win over Ball State … had a solo stop against Iowa State … made collegiate debut in the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff and recorded first tackle … lettered.

High School: Played defensive end for coach Marcus Wattley at St. Vincent-St. Mary HS … 2016 Associated Press first-team Inland District selection … named a 2016 Cleveland.com Defensive All-Star … honored by the Akron Touchdown Club … as a senior, had 13.5 sacks … as a junior, helped the Fighting Irish to an 11-2 record and a playoff appearance … as a sophomore, team went 11-3 en route to the state semifinals.

Personal: Born February 28, 1999 … parents are Dawnette Epps and Darrell Sampson … siblings are Jakarr and Darrell, Jr. … criminal justice major.