Dru Samia, OG, Oklahoma #75
6042, 305, 5.19
Notes: From Sacramento, CA. Last name pronounced suh-MEE-uh. Played in 12 games with 9 starts at right tackle in 2015. Started all 13 games (1 at right tackle, 12 at right guard) in 2016. Played in 13 games and made 12 starts at right guard in 2017; was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct in the West Virginia game and missed one other game due to injury.
Positives: Good natural size. Plays with intensity. Very physical and aggressive. Looks for people to hit. Very good finisher. Does a nice job pulling and trapping. Initiates and sustains contact nicely. Seals well. Has heavy hands and shows some pop.
Negatives: Needs some technique work, particularly on pass protection. Gets too upright and relinquishes power at times. A bit heavy-footed.
Summary: Plays with passion and sets the tone. With continued development, can start at the next level.
