Andy Whaley brings developed lower-body power and grind-it-out endurance to Samford’s front
Whaley looks like a *developmental DL fit* rather than a finished-product splash playmaker: his recent listed work in track and field points to solid speed-endurance markers, including a 5K best of 16:49.34 and 1500m of 4:18.73, traits that often translate to motor, pursuit effort, and repeat-effort stamina on the defensive line.[2] He also posted a 17:25.77 5000m in late 2024, reinforcing that his profile is built more on work rate and toughness than pure explosion.[1] If your team wants a high-intensity, coachable front-seven piece who can keep coming snap after snap, he’s the kind of athlete worth a close look.[1][2]
