rangy ECU linebacker with pass-rush pop and downhill juice
In the 2025 season, Samuel Dankah posted 58 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and 3 pass breakups for East Carolina, finishing as a disruptive, multi-role linebacker with length and edge versatility. He’s not just a tackle collector—his best trait is play impact: he won gap battles consistently, flashed as a pass-rusher, and improved late in the year, including an 8-tackle game against Memphis. At 6'6", he brings rare size to the position, but evaluators note some inconsistency in tackling and run-defense grading, so he fits best for a team that values upside, rangy pursuit, and pressure packages.
