Kevin Sampson (American football)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1981)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{BLP sources|date=July 2013}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| image =
| name = Kevin Sampson
| number = 79
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|6|19}}
| birth_place = Westwood, New Jersey, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 312
| high_school = Washington (NJ) Westwood
| college = Syracuse
| draftyear = 2004
| draftround = 7
| pastteams =
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2007}})*
- Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2007}}){{cite web|title=Kevin Sampson, T at NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kevinsampson/2505888/profile|work=NFL.com|publisher=NFL Enterprises, Inc.|accessdate=29 July 2013}}
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 16
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 7
| statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3 = 1
| pfr = SampKe20
}}
Kevin M. Sampson (born June 19, 1981) is an American former professional football tackle. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2023-05-06}}{{cite web|last=Alder|first=James|title=2004 NFL Draft Results|url=http://football.about.com/cs/nfldrafthistory/a/2004draftresul7.htm|work=About.com Football|publisher=About.com|accessdate=29 July 2013|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114651/http://football.about.com/cs/nfldrafthistory/a/2004draftresul7.htm|url-status=dead}} He played college football at Syracuse. Sampson has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers practice squad and of the Washington Redskins.
Early life
Sampson was a standout football player and wrestler at Westwood Regional High School in Washington Township, New Jersey. As a football player, he was a three-time All-League, two-time All-County, All-Regional and All-State selection. He also played in the New Jersey Governors Bowl.[https://cuse.com/sports/football/roster/kevin-sampson/1896 Kevin Sampson - Football - Syracuse University Athletics]. cuse.com Retrieved November 2, 2023.
College career
Sampson played on the Syracuse football team for four years. In his freshman year, he started one game and played in six. During his Sophomore year, Sampson played in all 13 games that were scheduled but started in none. As a Junior, Sampson started all twelve games of the season, on what finished as a 4–8 team. During his Senior year, the record of the football team improved to 6-6 and Sampson started in every game.{{cite web|title=Kevin Sampson|url=http://www.suathletics.com/documents/2011/2/14/Sampson.pdf?id=4785|work=Syracuse University Athletics|publisher=Syracuse University|accessdate=29 July 2013}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Overall, he played in 44 games (24 starts) for Syracuse University, blocking for a 1,000-yard rusher all four years.
Professional career
=Kansas City Chiefs=
Sampson debuted for the Chiefs during the 2004 season, during which he played in six games. In the next season, (2005) he made an appearance in four games and started in one. During the 2006 NFL season, Sampson played in six games and started in all of them.
Health issues
On Thursday, October 4, 2005, Sampson suffered a seizure at 10:00 AM.{{cite web|last=Pasquarelli|first=Len|title=Chiefs lineman improving, in stable condition|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2183255|work=ESPN Go|date=7 October 2005 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=29 July 2013}} Less than one week after coming off of his first start in the NFL, he was rushed into the emergency room, where he faded in and out of consciousness. Sampson fully recovered and went on to play football later in the season.
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Category:American football offensive tackles
Category:Carolina Panthers players
Category:Kansas City Chiefs players
Category:People from Westwood, New Jersey
Category:Players of American football from Bergen County, New Jersey
Category:Syracuse Orange football players