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Sam Roush

TE

Drafted 69th overall in the 3rd round of the 2026 draft, Sam Roush arrived from Stanford. He's currently with CHI, in his 1st season in the league. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 96th percentile.

Size

6'5", 267#

College

Stanford

Draft

Rd 3, 69th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
48.9

60th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.69
Hands×0.1-0.72
Volume×0.12-0.49
Total EPA×0.22+0.08
EPA/target×0.3+0.52
Yards/target×0.12-0.10

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed38▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst91▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility42▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size94▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands26▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat21▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability96▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share32▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share35▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency80▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume42▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CHI48.95333

Career profile

Sam Roush has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with CHI.

As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 33 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2MIN1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 3PHI1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD58
Week 4NYJ1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 5GB—43.8
Week 6ATL—43.9

Sam Roush — common questions

What position does Sam Roush play?
Sam Roush is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Sam Roush played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sam Roush has played for CHI (2026).
Where did Sam Roush go to college?
Sam Roush played college football at Stanford.
When was Sam Roush drafted?
Sam Roush was selected in round 3, 69th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sam Roush scored?
Sam Roush has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Sam Roush's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sam Roush rated 48.9 for 2026, the 60th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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