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Dru Samia

Guard

#73

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-5

Age: 22

Weight: 308 lbs

College: Oklahoma

2019 SEASON

G

2
GS

0

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WK	OPP	RESULT	G
17	Bears	L 19 - 21	1
16	Packers	L 10 - 23	0
15	@Chargers	W 39 - 10	0
14	Lions	W 20 - 7	0
13	@Seahawks	L 30 - 37	0
11	Broncos	W 27 - 23	0
10	@Cowboys	W 28 - 24	0
9	@Chiefs	L 23 - 26	0
8	Redskins	W 19 - 9	0
7	@Lions	W 42 - 30	0
6	Eagles	W 38 - 20	0
5	@Giants	W 28 - 10	1
4	@Bears	L 6 - 16	0
3	Raiders	W 34 - 14	0
2	@Packers	L 16 - 21	0
1	Falcons	W 28 - 12	0

Career Stats

OffensiveLine Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS
2019	Minnesota Vikings	2	0
TOTAL		2	0

Biography

• Made his NFL debut at the New York Giants on 10/6/19.

• Started on 3 College Football Playoff semifinalist teams as a freshman, junior and senior at Oklahoma, winning the Big 12 each of those years.

• Blocked for Heisman-winning QBs Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray at OU and faced Murray when both were rookies in 2019.

• One of 4 OU offensive linemen selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, joining OG Cody Ford (Buffalo, Rd. 2, #38), OT Bobby Evans (LA Rams, Rd. 3, #97) and OG Ben Powers (Baltimore, Rd. 4, #123).

OFF THE FIELD

• Graduated from Oklahoma in the summer of 2018 with a degree in communications.

• Last name pronounced sah-MEE-uh.

• Aspires to own a gym and athlete training facility following his football career.

• Plans to be active with breast and ovarian cancer causes to honor family and friends afflicted with the diseases.

• In November 2019, helped give away 250 turkeys with other offensive linemen at The Salvation Army-Citadel Worship and Service Center in St. Paul.

• Made his NFL debut at the New York Giants on 10/6/19.

• Started on 3 College Football Playoff semifinalist teams as a freshman, junior and senior at Oklahoma, winning the Big 12 each of those years.

• Blocked for Heisman-winning QBs Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray at OU and faced Murray when both were rookies in 2019.

• One of 4 OU offensive linemen selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, joining OG Cody Ford (Buffalo, Rd. 2, #38), OT Bobby Evans (LA Rams, Rd. 3, #97) and OG Ben Powers (Baltimore, Rd. 4, #123).

OFF THE FIELD

• Graduated from Oklahoma in the summer of 2018 with a degree in communications.

• Last name pronounced sah-MEE-uh.

• Aspires to own a gym and athlete training facility following his football career.

• Plans to be active with breast and ovarian cancer causes to honor family and friends afflicted with the diseases.

• In November 2019, helped give away 250 turkeys with other offensive linemen at The Salvation Army-Citadel Worship and Service Center in St. Paul.

PRO

• Selected in the 4th round (#114) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

• Samia's pick was announced by Vikings HOF Head Coach Bud Grant from the Minnesota Vikings Museum.

- Minnesota traded up 6 spots in the 4th round to select him.

2019: MINNESOTA VIKINGS

• Inactive for the Divisional game at San Francisco (1/11/20) and the Wild Card win at New Orleans (1/5/20).

• Appeared in 2 games during his rookie season.

• Was active but did not appear at Green Bay (9/15).

• Active but did not appear at Chicago (9/29).

• Made his NFL debut at NY Giants (10/6), on special teams.

• Played extensively at RG vs. Chicago (12/29).

COLLEGE

• Played on OU teams that went 46-8 during his career, never losing more than 2 games in a season.

• Won Big 12 titles in 2015, '17, '18.

• Advanced to National Championship Playoffs semifinals as a senior in 2018, falling to Alabama 45-34, as a junior in 2017, losing a dramatic 2-OT game 54-48 and as a freshman in 2015, falling to Clemson.

• Settled into starting role at RG for final 3 years at OU after beginning career at RT.

• Started 48 career games and played in 52.

• Started all 14 games at RG as a senior in 2018 and did not give up a sack.

• As a senior, named a 2nd-Team All-American by the AFCA and AP. Also named Tri-Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year by league's coaches and was a Polynesian Player of the Year finalist. A 1st-Team All-Big 12 selection by league's coaches and the AP and a 2nd Team Academic All-Big 12 selection.

• Member of an OU offensive line unit that won Joe Moore Award during Samia's final campaign.

• One of 2 players to receive OU's Don Key award in 2018.

• A 2nd-Team All-Big 12 choice by league's coaches in 2017.

• An Academic All-Big 12 1st-Team honoree and a CoSIDA Academic All-District selection in 2017.

• Started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2016, opening the season at RT vs. Houston before moving to RG for final 12.

• Honorable mention All-Big 12 by the league's coaches in 2016 and named to the Academic All-Big 12 2nd-Team.

• Played in 12 games with 9 starts at RT as a freshman in 2015.

PREP

• Ranked by Rivals, Scout and 247Sports as a 4-star recruit and by ESPN as a 3-star prospect.

• Rated as country's No. 13 offensive tackle according to Scout and No. 23 by Rivals.

• Slotted as No. 14 OG in country by Scout, No. 44 by 247Sports and No. 59 by ESPN.

• Chosen as No. 21 player in state of California by Scout, No. 38 by Rivals, No. 56 by 247Sports and No. 93 by ESPN.

video

Samia: The Way I Play Isn't Sexy But You're Getting The Nastiest Player In The Draft

One of the newest Vikings, Oklahoma G Dru Samia, FaceTimed in to TCO Studios on Saturday afternoon to chat with vikings.com's Mike Wobschall about his pre-draft meetings with the Vikings, what fans can expect when he hits the field, how he spent his draft weekend and more.