Is Abu Sama III starting?
Abu Sama III is the projected starter at RB for Wisconsin Badgers.
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The Workhorse
A 3-star recruit out of Southeast Polk, ranked #712 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 732 rushing yards, 5 rush TD. That's 50% of the team's production at his spot and 86th-percentile production nationally — good for a 77 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #3
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Transfer
- Iowa State
Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| — | 732 | 5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8756
- National Rank
- #712
- High School
- Southeast Polk
- Hometown
- Des Moines, IA
Why this rating?
On a 70-rated offense; 86th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.94 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 77.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Wisconsin Badgers
- 1377Abu Sama IIIStarter
- 2665Darrion Dupree
- 32159Bryan Jackson II
- 41549Nate Palmer
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.