2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Andre Sam, S, LSU

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Andre Sam #14
School (Code)	LAST/Louisiana State University (LSU)
DOB, Class Yr	6th Yr  (rSenior)
Height, Weight	6000, 190e
40 Yd Dash	4.53e
Position/Depth	S-Starter
Honors/Captainship	2021 First Team All-Southland Conference (at McNeese) 2020 First Team All-Southland Conference (at McNeese)
Season Viewed (yr)	2023
Games Watched	Alabama, Florida, Auburn
Scout Name / Date	Paul “PJ” Hardaway/ November 10, 2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2023	10 GP/ 36 Solo T, 27 Ast T, 63 TOT, 0-0 TFL, 0 Sack-Yds, 3 Int, 2 PD, 0 FF. 0 FR, 0 BLK
2022	12 GP/ 32 Solo T, 21 Ast T, 53 TOT, 5.5-11 TFL, 0 Sack-Yds, 1 Int, 7 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR, 0 BLK
2021	11 GP/ 48 Solo T, 22 Ast T, 70 TOT, 1.0-2 TFL, 0 Sack-Yds, 1 Int, 8 PD, 0 FF, 0 FR, 0 BLK
2020	7 GP/ 30 Solo T, 22 Ast T, 52 TOT, 1.5-4 TFL, 0.5-2 Sack-Yds, 3 Int, 5 PD, 1 FF, 0 FR, 0 BLK
2019	12 GP/ 37 Solo T, 14 Ast T, 51 TOT, 2 TFL, 1 Int, 7 PD
2018	3 GP/ 5 Solo T, 1 Ast T, 6 TOT
2017	Redshirt

Player Summary:

Transferred from McNeese, Marshall, 5-year starter who has played in 55 career games and has 50 starts under his belt. Displays solid play speed, has good range coming from deep secondary to assist in run support. Has good use of hands at point of attack, continues to move feet, gain leverage, coupled with violent hand striking to break free from blocks. Has good ability gaining depth, uses good hip fluidity during change of direction vs shifty runner in open field. Has good play recognition, keeps eyes on the flow of the pocket while staying behind the deepest runner while showcasing ability to flips hips well enough to stay ahead of play. Not afraid to put a helmet into traffic to assist in containing runners at second level. Does not wrap up runner well, does not come to balance, sink hips, and get square with runner at point of impact to make tackle. Does not do well vs shifty downhill runners in space, gets caught lunging due to taking eyes off target. Does not do well on goal line, redzone situations vs blocking Tight ends, gets overpowered, pushed out of position with little impact on play.

Scheme Fit:

Cover 2, Cover 2 man, Cover 3, Cover 4 and Cover 6

Power Statement:

A strong athletic safety with aggressive tendency to come down in the box to constrict run lanes. Matches well with shifty wide receivers running underneath routes while displaying good COD and motor to run plays.