a Nevada name from the program’s past, not its 2026 defense
The available records show Mike Samples as a former Nevada defensive back from the 2005 and 2007 seasons, with no current 2026 player profile or recent stat line tied to the Wolf Pack roster. In 2007, Nevada listed him as a DB and credited him with a fumble recovery in spring scrimmage action, which suggests a reliable, assignment-sound defensive role rather than a headline-grabbing ballhawk. If you’re evaluating him for a modern roster, the bigger takeaway is that there’s no current evidence he’s an active Nevada athlete, so he should not be treated as a 2026 recruiting or transfer target.
