Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers Welcome Defensive Tackle Kayton Samuels
5/9/2018 8:58:00 AM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -Â The Indiana football program announced today that defensive tackle Kayton Samuels will join the Hoosiers as a transfer from Syracuse University. Samuels will be eligible immediately with one year remaining. The 6-0, 305-pounder out of Ellenwood, Ga., will earn his degree in psychology on May 12, and intends to study computer science at IU.
"Kayton is a big body in the middle who immediately shores up our defense," head coach Tom Allen said. "He brings a lot of experience with his 24 starts in the ACC. We are pleased to welcome him into our program."
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In 34 career games (2015-17), Samuels recorded 44 tackles, 4.5 for loss, with one fumble recovery. He owns 15 multi-tackle games.
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"Indiana's atmosphere absolutely amazed me," Samuels said. "Coach Allen is a proven winner and the opportunity to play in the Big Ten fires me up. I am honored to earn a degree from Syracuse University and looking forward to earning my master's degree from Indiana University."
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Samuels played in all 12 contests in 2017 with seven starts. He posted 12 stops, nine solo, one sack and two quarterback hurries.
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In 2016, Samuels appeared in 10 games (5 starts) with 17 tackles, one for loss, and 12 solo stops. After a redshirt season in 2014, he started all 12 games in 2015 and made 15 tackles, eight solo.
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Samuels earned a spot on the 2015 All-ACC Academic Team and was a member of the SU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the second straight semester.
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He graduated from Arabia Mountain High School, where he played in the 2013 Florida-Georgia All-Star Game.
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"Kayton is a big body in the middle who immediately shores up our defense," head coach Tom Allen said. "He brings a lot of experience with his 24 starts in the ACC. We are pleased to welcome him into our program."
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In 34 career games (2015-17), Samuels recorded 44 tackles, 4.5 for loss, with one fumble recovery. He owns 15 multi-tackle games.
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"Indiana's atmosphere absolutely amazed me," Samuels said. "Coach Allen is a proven winner and the opportunity to play in the Big Ten fires me up. I am honored to earn a degree from Syracuse University and looking forward to earning my master's degree from Indiana University."
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Samuels played in all 12 contests in 2017 with seven starts. He posted 12 stops, nine solo, one sack and two quarterback hurries.
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In 2016, Samuels appeared in 10 games (5 starts) with 17 tackles, one for loss, and 12 solo stops. After a redshirt season in 2014, he started all 12 games in 2015 and made 15 tackles, eight solo.
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Samuels earned a spot on the 2015 All-ACC Academic Team and was a member of the SU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the second straight semester.
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He graduated from Arabia Mountain High School, where he played in the 2013 Florida-Georgia All-Star Game.
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