Eli Samples brings size and developmental upside to Charlotte’s offensive line
A 6-foot-5, 290-pound redshirt junior from North Forsyth, Eli Samples joined Charlotte ahead of spring 2025 practices and projects as a big-bodied, developmental OL with Power-5-style frame and tackle flexibility. Publicly available stat lines don’t show on-field production, so the value here is trait-based: he gives the 49ers length, mass, and a chance to build a more physical edge in the run and pass game. If your team wants a sturdy, still-developing lineman with room to grow, Samples is a sensible fit.
