
Samford’s veteran playmaker with a takeaway knack
Rumiko Forrester has been a notable presence for Samford, with official game notes showing a fumble recovery in 2009 and a long-term connection to the program that suggests dependable football instincts and field awareness[3][5]. ESPN’s player listing identifies him with Samford’s defense, but the available public results do not provide current-season tackle or ranking data for a 2026 linebacker profile, so the clearest takeaway is his value as an alert, assignment-sound defender rather than a flashy stat compiler[1]. If you want a linebacker who brings toughness, awareness, and turnover hustle, he fits that mold nicely[1][5].