Sam Roush
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Career Summary
Sam Roush is a Stanford tight end selected by Chicago after a record-setting senior season.
Sam Roush completed a four-year Stanford career with 119 receptions, 1,201 yards, and four touchdowns. The Chicago Bears selected him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Roush was born in Atlanta and lived in several locations before finishing high school in Nashville.
Roush was born in Atlanta and moved seven times while growing up, including time in California, North Carolina, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Tennessee. He played rugby in Jakarta before moving to Nashville.
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High School
At Lipscomb Academy, Roush helped win a state title and earned Tennessee Co-Defensive Player of the Year recognition.
Roush played at Lipscomb Academy for coach Trent Dilfer and helped the school win the D2-AA state title as a senior in 2021. He was named Tennessee Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
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College Career
Roush made 34 starts in 48 Stanford games and set career highs with 49 catches and 545 yards in 2025.
Roush appeared in 48 games and made 34 starts over four Stanford seasons. In 2025, he started all 12 games, totaled 49 receptions for 545 yards and two touchdowns, and led ACC tight ends in receiving yards.
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Path to the NFL
Roush's 2025 receiving production and All-ACC honors carried him to the third round.
Roush's senior season brought second-team All-ACC recognition after career highs in receptions and receiving yards. Chicago traded down and used the 69th overall pick to select him.
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NFL Career
Chicago selected Roush 69th overall in the third round and signed him in July 2026.
The Bears selected Roush with the 69th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Chicago announced his signing on July 10, 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Roush earned second-team All-ACC and several academic and team honors in 2025.
Roush earned 2025 second-team All-ACC honors and was named the Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete. He also received Stanford's Al Masters Award and Tommy Vardell Award.
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Playing Style
Roush's documented receiving output paired a large tight-end frame with downfield production.
Roush measured 6-foot-6 and 267 pounds in Chicago's draft report. His 2025 season included a 69-yard touchdown catch and two receptions of at least 50 yards.
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