Steven Samela brought brains, consistency, and defensive versatility to Fordham
Steven Samela was a steady Fordham defensive back whose biggest differentiator was reliability: he earned academic recognition, including a 4.00 GPA in 2014 and co-won a team academic award in 2016, which speaks to discipline and preparation. Listed at 5-7/165 in the 2014-2015 era, he was undersized for the position but clearly valued for toughness, attention to detail, and football IQ rather than raw measurables. For a team, that profile says smart, dependable depth with strong culture fit.
