Former blue-chip RB still brings burst, pedigree, and toughness
O'Maury Samuels entered college as a highly rated recruit — a 247Sports four-star and the No. 21 running back nationally in the 2017 cycle — and that pedigree still shows up in his profile as a compact, physical back with explosiveness and versatility[1][2]. His New Mexico State track record includes 86 rushing attempts for 343 yards and 1 touchdown in the 2021 season, plus a 2022 campaign that showed he could handle a meaningful workload[3]. The big swing factor is availability and consistency, but if your team wants a back with proven power, decent contact balance, and a local name who has already been through adversity, he’s worth a look[1][8].
