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Samuel M'Pemba

SamuelM'Pemba

Saint Louis, MOIMG Academy
Jersey
#15
Pos
EDGE
HT / WT
6-3.5 / 240
Class
JR
Rivals
6
NATL
#10
POS
#2
ST
#3
On3
94
NATL
#136
POS
#15
ST
#27
ESPN
87
NATL
#33
POS
#3
ST
#9
247
96
NATL
#81
POS
#11
ST
#16
The Journey
Class of 2023
Georgia Bulldogs
ENROLLED
IMG Academy Ascenders
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Drake Jackson
Drake Jackson
EDGE / 6-2.75 / 254
USCUSC · HS Class of 2019
San Francisco2022 Draft · Rnd 2 · Pick 61

Samuel Mpemba has similar size, dimensions and on-field skill set as Drake Jackson at the same stage. Both checked in at a shade under 6-foot-3, 250-260 pounds with 34-inch arms and similar athleticism as high school prospects. Like Jackson, Mpemba is a strong, developmental pass rusher who may not have the high-end production profile at the high school level as some other top EDGE prospects.

Team Predictions

Industry Consensus · RPM Picks
Team
Prediction
Recruited By
Distance
Class Rank
Draft Pos (5yr)
Draft Total (5yr)
Texas A&M
ENROLLED12/23/2024
N/A
654 mi
15
0
20
Georgia
ENROLLED
94.2%
497 mi
2
2
44
Miami
OFFERED
1.5%
1061 mi
8
5
20
Missouri
OFFERED
1.0%
111 mi
36
0
12
Tennessee
OFFERED
N/A
391 mi
12
1
12
Texas A&M
Texas A&MENROLLED
N/A
Georgia
GeorgiaENROLLED
94.2%
Miami
MiamiOFFERED
1.5%
Missouri
MissouriOFFERED
1.0%
Tennessee
TennesseeOFFERED
N/A

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Samuel M'Pemba Scouting Summary
Charles Power
02/15/22

Physically-developed two-way athlete, with the highest projected ceiling as an EDGE prospect. Played as a pass rusher and wide receiver at his initial high school prior to transferring to IMG Academy as a junior. Primarily played as a tight end/h-back at IMG during the fall of 2021. A strong athlete with dip and feel for rushing the passer. Had considerable murkiness around his ultimate position. Practicing at EDGE in the spring for IMG and looks primed to make an impact as a pass rusher. Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 240 pounds with a 6-foot-10 wing-span prior to his senior season. Tests as a solid to good athlete, clocking an electronically-timed 4.94 second 40-yard dash prior to his senior season. Would benefit greatly from a permanent move to defense as a senior, in our opinion.Practicing at EDGE in the spring and looks good there. Can continue to improve initial quickness but savvy and has natural pass rush ability.

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Measurements & Testing

Samuel M'PembaIMG Academy
Top 300 DL AvgAvg. Last 3 Years
NFL Combine DraftedAvg. Last 3 Years
Weight
240
276
300
87.0%80.0%
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Personal Life

Samuel M'Pemba didn’t start playing football until he was in the seventh grade. “It was weird, but I was still just trying to figure things out and learn all the rules and stuff,” he said. M'Pemba transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., from St. Louis’ Ladue Horton Watkins High School before the 2021 season. M'Pemba helped Ladue Horton Watkins to the Missouri Class 4 state semifinals as a sophomore. His parents are Martial and Mimi. He has five siblings: PJ, Rolanda, Anne-Marie, Marie Grace and Akou. M'Pemba plans on majoring in business in college.

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