


Sam Olsen Roush (born September 6, 2003) is an American professional football tight end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal and was selected by the Bears in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Roush was born on September 6, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. Roush attended Valley Christian School in San Jose, California before transferring to Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. He also played defense in high school and was the 2021 Tennessee Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Roush committed to Stanford to play college football.
College career
Roush played at Stanford from 2022 to 2025. He became a starter during his sophomore year in 2023. For his career he had 119 receptions for 1,201 yards and four touchdowns.
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