Vachel Samuels Class: Sophomore Hometown: Compton, CA High School: Lynwood HS Height / Weight: 6-0 / 192 Position: DB Birthdate: 07/04/1990 Experience: SQ

Video: 2010 Spring Interview

PRONUNCIATION: (VAH-chel)

2010: Suffered a season-ending injury during the team's 2010 training camp.

2009: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three-star ratings from Rivals and Scout ... tabbed an All-Region selection by both Prepstar and SuperPrep as a junior ... Rivals pegged him fourth nationally in its "most physical" cornerback rankings and as the No. 37 player in the country at the position, as well as the No. 42 overall player in California ... named the No. 52 player overall in California/Hawaii/Nevada by SuperPrep ... selected preseason All-Southern Section as a senior but suffered a season-ending leg injury in the fourth game of the year for a team that finished 8-3-1 overall and reached the second round of the playoffs ... was an All-San Gabriel Valley League choice as a junior after collecting 60 tackles, 2.0 sacks and two forced fumbles ... also saw action as a running back, scoring three touchdowns as a senior before his season-ending injury ... carried the ball 18 times for 171 yards and a touchdown as a junior after rushing 21 times for 112 yards and a TD in his sophomore campaign.

PERSONAL: Full name is Vachel Samuels Jr. ... born July 4, 1990 ... father is Vachel Samuels Sr. ... has been timed at 4.44 in the 40-yard dash ... major is undeclared but considering American studies.

LAST UPDATED: August 2, 2011