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75 DAYS TO 2023 KICKOFF: Sam Hecht

Sam Hecht (b. April 3, 2003) is a preferred walk-on offensive lineman from Shawnee who is majoring in construction science and management. He redshirted during the 2021 season.

Hecht played as a reserve offensive lineman in four games in 2022, seeing time against South Dakota, Missouri, Oklahoma State and Baylor. He also was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 performer.

Hecht prepped under head coach Joel Applebee at Mill Valley High School, where he earned a pair of all-state honors as a junior and senior from both The Topeka Capital-Journal and The Wichita Eagle, including first-team accolades during his final year as a prep.