Samuel Madu

Position:
DB
Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 180
Hometown:
Bronx, N.Y.
High School:
Archbishop Stepinac
Years in College / At Minnesota:
2 / 2
Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
4 years
Letters:
1
Class:
Redshirt Freshman

PRONUNCIATION

2024 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in two games, competing against against North Carolina and Rhode Island.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Archbishop Stepinac in White Plains, N.Y. • wore No. 12 for the Crusaders and was coached by Mike O’Donnell • as a senior, made 50 tackles and had one tackle for loss • recorded 19 pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery and did not allow a touchdown • named First Team All-State, First Team All-County and First Team All-League (Catholic High School Football League) • consensus three-star recruit • listed as the No. 5 prospect in New York and as the No. 54 corner in the nation by On3 • also competed in track and field.

PERSONAL: Son of Blessing Madu • has two brothers (Frederick and Leonard) and two sisters (Rita and Tamiya).