Sam Oakland brings high-upside, high-IQ depth to Air Force’s linebacker room
In the 2026 season, Air Force linebacker Sam Oakland is still an unproven college player—he did not see action in 2025—but his profile screams upside: a 6-foot-2, 225-pound sophomore with elite high school production, including 424 career tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and seven sacks, plus second-team all-state honors in 2024. His differentiators are effort, instincts, and versatility, backed by a strong academic track record and proven leadership from Randolph High. He looks like a smart fit for a disciplined, physical defense if the staff wants a tough, developmental linebacker with real upside.
