Sammy Seamster
Samuel Tyrone Seamster is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Middle [Tennessee State University].
Early years
Seamster attended Ooltewah High School. As a freshman, he began playing the sport of American football. As a senior, he tallied 53 tackles, 6 interceptions, 27 passes defensed, one forced fumble and 3 receptions on offense. He received All-region and Class 5A All-state honors.He also competed in basketball and track. He contributed to the school winning the state track title his junior year.
College career
Seamster accepted a football scholarship from Middle Tennessee State University. As a true freshman, he appeared in seven games as a backup, before suffering a season ending knee injury against Florida Atlantic University. He collected 6 tackles, one special teams tackle and one forced fumble.In 2010, he was redshirted. As a sophomore in 2011, he appeared in all 12 games with 2 starts at cornerback. He totaled 10 defensive tackles and 3 special teams tackles. He had his first start against the University of Tennessee, making 2 tackles.
As a junior, he was switched to safety, appearing in all 12 games with 2 starts. He registered 17 tackles and one forced fumble. He had 7 tackles and one forced fumble against Troy University.
As a senior, he appeared in all 13 games with 6 starts at cornerback, posting 33 tackles and his first-career interception. He also added one pass defensed, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. He made 6 tackles against East Carolina University. He had 5 tackles and one forced fumble against Florida International University. He was named the team's 2013 Lifter of the Year and was invited to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
He finished his college career after appearing in 44 games, 69 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, one interception, one pass defensed, 4 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.