
Bucknell safety Sam Hildebrand brings special-teams toughness and old-school versatility
Sam Hildebrand is a Bucknell safety whose profile is built on dependable, physical play and special-teams value rather than flashy box-score volume; in his freshman season, he appeared in eight games on special teams and recorded three tackles, while his La Salle resume included first-team all-league, first-team all-city, first-team all-district honors and a captain’s role on a state-title group. The appeal here is a disciplined, high-effort defender with proven pedigree and a team-first temperament—good fit material if a roster needs toughness, depth, and an under-the-radar grinder.