Samson Tucker

PLAYER PROFILE

Samson

Tucker

NCAA ID#: 2607107601

Class: 2027

Position: CB/DB

Position 2: WR

City: Katonah

State: New York

School: John Jay Cross River

Details

Physical & Performance Measurables

Height: 5'

7.5"

Weight: 170 lbs.

Hand Size: 9.75 in.

Wingspan: 72.75 in.

Reach: 88.5 in.

40 Time: 5.24 sec.

Peak Speed: 17.72 MPH

Vertical: 35.25 in.

5-10-5: 4.36 sec.

Broadjump: 9'

1"

Power Index: 47.8

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Scholastic Information

School: John Jay Cross River

Location: Cross River,

NY

GPA: 2.80

Coach: Brendan Connolly

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Personal Statement

Football has always been an important part of my life, and my goal of playing at the college level continues to motivate me to work harder and improve my game. I am a multi-sport athlete, and in addition to playing football every year, I have competed in basketball, lacrosse, and track. These experiences have helped me become a stronger and more well-rounded athlete.

My primary position is cornerback, where I use my speed, strength, and ability to read the field to anticipate plays and create opportunities. In addition to being quick, I am a strong tackler, communicate well with my teammates, and take direction from my coaches. I also play safety and wide receiver, giving me the versatility, field awareness, and football knowledge to make an impact on both sides of the ball.

I have worked hard to improve my speed and athletic performance, ranking in the top 10% nationally in pro agility and vertical jump, verified by Zybek. I stay committed to improving through consistent training in and out of season, listening to my coaches, watching film, and applying what I learn to every practice and game.

I am excited for the opportunity to compete at the college level while pursuing a degree in business and entrepreneurship. I am looking for a program where I can continue to develop as a player while bringing my athleticism, coachability, and strong work ethic to help my team win and represent my school and football program with pride and integrity.

Notable Highlights

SAT improved from 46.8 (@ New Rochelle May 4) to 47.8 (@ Kean July 19)

Out of 3315 – 12th Graders of All Positional Ranked Nationally (By Zybek Sports)  – Top 10% Vertical (31)

Out of 281 – 12th-grade DBs ranked nationally (By Zybek Sports) –  Top 23% Vertical (31)

Out of 4067 – 12th Graders of All Positional Ranked Nationally (By Zybek Sports)  – Top 19% Broadjump (109)

Out of 3875 – 12th Graders of All Positional Ranked Nationally (By Zybek Sports)  – Top 9% Pro Agility (4.368)

Out of 359 – 12th-grade DBs ranked nationally (By Zybek Sports) –  Top 15% Pro Agility (4.368)

.503 seconds faster than college DBs nationally (By Zybek Sports) – Pro Agility (4.368)

 

Coach's Evaluation

🏈🔥 FROM THE DESK OF JERRY FLORA 🔥🏈
National Recruiter | Veteran Head Football Coach
13 Years as a Head Coach | 33 Years Total Coaching Experience

📣 PLAYER EVALUATION

⭐ Samson Tucker – CB | John Jay-Cross River HS, NY

Samson displays good ball skills and moves extremely well both forward and laterally in his pass drops. He reads and breaks on the football well, using his hands aggressively to disrupt and knock down passes. 💪🏈

At cornerback, Samson plays with great effort, covers the entire field, and plays through the whistle. His athleticism also gives him the versatility to contribute on both sides of the football. ⚡

🧠 Samson shows good football instincts, awareness, and strong leadership, making him a competitive, dependable player to keep on the radar.

Camps & Showcases

2026 – Game Day Invites

Wilkes University (D3)