Samford LB Mailk Gaither brings versatility, experience and proven playmaking upside
Gaither entered Samford as a seasoned graduate-transfer linebacker with experience at multiple spots and a track record of production that includes 10 tackles and a sack in eight games for Samford in 2024, plus 22 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in 15 games at Alcorn State; Samford lists him at 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds for 2025, and his high school profile showed impact behind the line with 18 tackles for loss and five forced fumbles. His fit is best for a defense that values position flexibility, edge-setting ability and an energetic, veteran presence rather than a pure volume-stat star.[2][4]
