• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
