| No. 87 – Chicago Bears | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Roster status | Unsigned draft pick |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2003-09-06) September 6, 2003 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 267 lb (121 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lipscomb (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| College | Stanford (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 3rd round, 69th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Sam Olsen Roush (born September 6, 2003)1 is an American professional football tight end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal and was selected by the Bears in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Roush was born on September 6, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia.2 Roush attended Valley Christian School in San Jose, California before transferring to Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.34 He also played defense in high school and was the 2021 Tennessee Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Roush committed to Stanford to play college football.5
College career
Roush played at Stanford from 2022 to 2025. He became a starter during his sophomore year in 2023.6 For his career he had 119 receptions for 1,201 yards and four touchdowns.
Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Receiving | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2022 | Stanford | 12 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Stanford | 12 | 28 | 288 | 10.3 | 0 |
| 2024 | Stanford | 12 | 40 | 334 | 8.4 | 2 |
| 2025 | Stanford | 12 | 49 | 545 | 11.1 | 2 |
| Career | 48 | 119 | 1,201 | 10.1 | 4 | |
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
267 lb (121 kg) |
30+5⁄8 in (0.78 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in (1.94 m) |
4.70 s | 1.61 s | 2.72 s | 4.27 s | 7.02 s | 38.5 in (0.98 m) |
10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) |
25 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day78 | ||||||||||||
Roush was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round, with the 69th overall pick, of the 2026 NFL Draft.9
Personal life
His great-uncles Merlin Olsen, Orrin Olsen, and his maternal grandfather Phil Olsen all played in the NFL.10 His paternal grandfather is John A. Roush, former president of Centre College.11
References
References
- "Sam Roush Tight End Stanford | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report". www.nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- Brugler, Dane (April 8, 2026). "The Beast: 2026 NFL Draft Guide". The Athletic. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- Sabedra, Darren (February 15, 2021). "Prep sports on pause: Where things stand as crucial March 1 football date draws closer". Vallejo Times-Herald. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- Palmateer, Tyler (July 20, 2021). "Productive offseason has four-star TE Sam Roush poised for Lipscomb Academy football debut". Main Street Nashville. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- Kreager, Tom (July 27, 2021). "Explaining why Stanford football commitment Sam Roush is No. 6 on Dandy Dozen". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- "Stanford Cardinal tight end Sam Roush becoming involved in offense". Stanford Cardinal On SI. October 28, 2024.
- "Sam Roush Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- "Sam Roush College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- "Bears select Stanford TE Sam Roush 69th overall". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- Gutmann, Harold (2023-11-10). "Stanford Cardinal sophomore making his defense-minded family proud on offense". The Mercury News. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- "Sam Roush - Football 2025 - Stanford Cardinal - Official Athletics Website". www.gostanford.com. Retrieved 2026-04-27.