Elite Edge Samuel M'Pemba names top 7

Elite Edge Samuel M’Pemba of Saint Louis (MO) IMG Academy is down to seven schools– Notre Dame, Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Oregon, Florida, and Tennessee.

The 6-foot-4, 250 pounder went in depth on his finalists.

Notre Dame

“Great relationships with the staff and have everything that you need in a school from academics to school.” 

Alabama 

“A football factory that’s been consistently on top and knows the formula of putting guys in the league,” M’Pemba said. “It’s the ultimate football program.”

Georgia

“Great atmosphere and great coaches with a lot of energy,” M’Pemba said. “I have great relationships with the whole staff and the program is on top. They also have great development.”

Miami 

“A great staff and coaches, family atmosphere, a great city, and knows how to develop guys like myself, M’Pemba said. “ Miami is on the come up.”

Oregon

“Great development and coaches with a lot of experience who are locked in on being the best team,” M’Pemba said. “And have a lot of opportunities outside of football.”

Florida

“New coaching staff that are real genuine and there is a lot of opportunity there,” M’Pemba siad. “Have good relationship with the staff and I can see how they could make me a better player and man.”

Tennessee

“Great people first before anything that will take care of you and teach you, M’Pemba said.  “Really good city and will help you understand there is more than just football, but you can do other things in the process.”

Samuel M’Pemba Scouting Summary

“Physically-developed two-way athlete, with the highest projected ceiling as an EDGE prospect,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Played as a pass rusher and wide receiver at his initial high school prior to transferring to IMG Academy as a junior. Primarily played as a tight end/h-back at IMG during the fall of 2021. A strong athlete with dip and feel for rushing the passer. Had considerable murkiness around his ultimate position. Practicing at EDGE in the spring for IMG and looks primed to make an impact as a pass rusher.”

“Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 240 pounds with a 6-foot-10 wing-span prior to his senior season. Tests as a solid to good athlete, clocking an electronically-timed 4.94 second 40-yard dash prior to his senior season. Would benefit greatly from a permanent move to defense as a senior, in our opinion.Practicing at EDGE in the spring and looks good there. Can continue to improve initial quickness but savvy and has natural pass rush ability.”

M’Pemba ranks as the No. 27 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 4 Edge and the No. 8 player in the state of Florida.