Sam Carlson brings veteran Penn DL versatility and steady disruption
Sam Carlson is a 6-foot-4, 270-pound senior defensive lineman for Penn in the 2024 season who made the move from tight end to the defensive front and has kept adding value ever since. He played all 10 games in 2023 and in Penn’s 31-21 win over Bucknell in 2024 he logged two tackles for loss and recovered a fumble, a nice snapshot of his motor and knack for showing up around the ball. The appeal here is flexibility, experience, and reliable effort — the kind of gritty, coach-friendly lineman who can fit a rotation and help a defense stay sturdy.
