Christian C Sam was born on June 7,1996 and is an American professional football linebacker.
29 Facts About Christian Sam
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Christian Sam played college football at Arizona State, in 2017 leading the Pac-12 with 127 tackles, while leading the Pac-12 with 87 solo tackles.
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Christian Sam has been a member of the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Bandits, New Orleans Breakers, and Arlington Renegades.
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Christian Sam's father is Prince Christian Sam and his mother is Veronica, and he is the youngest of four children.
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Christian Sam attended Allen High School in Allen, Texas, where he played opposite quarterback Kyler Murray, and led the Allen Eagles football team to the Texas 5A Division I State Championships in 2012 and 2013.
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Christian Sam was named the Defensive MVP of the 2013 Texas state championship game after tallying 5.5 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble.
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Christian Sam committed to play football for the Arizona State Sun Devils in August 2013.
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Christian Sam chose the Sun Devils over nearly 20 other schools, including Oklahoma, Baylor, and Texas Tech.
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Christian Sam tallied 16 tackles, one interception, one sack, and one pass deflection.
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In 2015, as a sophomore, Christian Sam became a full-time starter and appeared in all 13 of the team's games, posting 98 tackles, including 68 solo tackles, one interception, three sacks, two pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.
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Christian Sam suffered a season-ending high right ankle injury in Arizona State's first game of the 2016 season.
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Christian Sam led the Pac-12 with 127 tackles, while leading the Pac-12 with 87 solo tackles.
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Christian Sam tallied one interception, 9.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, one pass deflection, and one forced fumble.
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Christian Sam was named First Team All-League by the Associated Press, and Honorable Mention All-Pac-12.
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In four seasons at Arizona State, Christian Sam made 240 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, seven sacks, seven pass deflections, three interceptions and three forced fumbles in 40 games.
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Christian Sam left ASU with a year of eligibility remaining, though he had graduated early and already earned his diploma.
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On September 1,2018, after playing three preseason games in which he had 12 tackles and an interception, Christian Sam was placed on the team's injured reserve list at the end of preseason during the team's Super Bowl LIII season.
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Christian Sam was part of the team when they defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
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On September 2,2019, Christian Sam was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.
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On November 5,2019, Christian Sam was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.
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On December 17,2019, Christian Sam was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.
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Christian Sam was selected by the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League in the 21st round of the 2022 USFL draft.
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Christian Sam was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL on the same day, June 7,2022.
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Christian Sam played in nine games for the Breakers, and had 54 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, and an interception.
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On July 8,2022, Christian Sam signed with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL.
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Christian Sam was the first USFL-to-NFL signing of the modern era.
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On December 8,2023, Christian Sam signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL.
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Christian Sam was placed on the team's suspended list on March 19,2024, and waived two days later.
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On May 14,2024, Christian Sam was signed by the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League.