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2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Stanford TE Sam Roush

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From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Stanford TE Sam Roush.

#86 SAM ROUSH/ TE, STANFORD (SENIOR) – 6-5 260 pounds

Measurements

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Sam Roush 6-5/260 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

— Very good height, weight with good hand size
— Aligned inline, slot, wing, and fullback
— Aggressive run blocker; blocks to the whistle
— Solid acceleration off the LOS
— Can create separation at the top of the stem with physicality
— Solid hand usage versus defenders in route
— Soft hands and can create after the catch breaking tackles
— Solid base and effort in limited pass-blocking reps
— Gets good push on down, double, combo blocks

The Bad

— Marginal arm length; a disadvantage when it comes blocking and receiving
— Doesn’t create space consistently with quickness or manipulation of defenders
— Limited route tree usage in college
— Looked uncomfortable on low throws
— Adequate identification of defender on block in space
— Pad level is inconsistent when run blocking
— Adequate core strength; can get wrenched out of the way by defenders
— Inconsistent when flipping his hips to get into run-blocking position.