Sam Roush-TE-Stanford

Phoenix49ers · 2026-01-19T11:02:56-08:00

If the 49ers actually consider cutting Farrell loose, Roush is an intriguing late round prospect known for being a determined and dedicated blocker while providing a boost as a receiver as well. Not a flashy guy but a big body at 6'5" and 250+ that is the stereotypical Stanford TE in that he's good at most things and isn't spectacular at any one thing. Decent route runner, decent hands, picks up yards after the catch regularly, doesn't have great speed but shows enough awareness to find the open spots in a zone and sits down in them, presenting a big target for his QB. Blocks his ass off frequently even if his technique is still a work in a progress. A particularly good and useful downfield blocker. He's another guy that will be displaying his skills at the Senior Bowl. Sam Roush (86) is abusing Notre Dame's edge defenders in the run game. One of the best blockers in the country at his position pic.twitter.com/ztIl9aPDZT— Max Toscano (@maxtoscano1) November 30, 2025SAM ROUSH.69 YARDS.HOUSE!📺 @ACCNetwork #GoStanford pic.twitter.com/VaNUiuqrdj— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) September 14, 2025Sam Roush is a really good player who is definitely going to get underdrafted and is much more likely to translate than your pet "day 2" flex prospect. https://t.co/N6rYc8SVdZ pic.twitter.com/pz5a7KCtrB— Max Toscano (@maxtoscano1) October 19, 2025Stanford TE Sam Roush #86 is an intriguing mid-round option for NFL teams. Prototypical size (6'5", 260 lbs), a functional in-line blocker, and has an excellent feel for leverage in running his routes. He moves the defender inside with his stem, then decelerates and breaks inside pic.twitter.com/k3Xv21tEDx— Daniel Harms (@InHarmsWay19) December 2, 2025Sam Roush is one of my favorite tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft.He is a quality blocker with good size, physicality, and technique. He has enough juice as a receiver and will have a long career in the NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/yhHU6FOa7I— Ryder McConville (@RyderM25) January 8, 2026

Jan 19, 2026 at 1:43 PM

adrianlesnar
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This is who im assuming we draft if hes there mid day 3

Jan 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM

jcs
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We can draft him but Kyle probably won't give him snaps over Farrel

Jan 20, 2026 at 7:07 AM

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I would look at this as a mid-round pick even if they retain Farrell for 2026. 49ers need a plus blocker at TE to develop and eventually replace Farrell.

Jan 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by jcs:
We can draft him but Kyle probably won't give him snaps over Farrel

I call bologna on this a little bit. While there might be some younger players who we would like to see get minutes, he usually plays the guys who get results. Tonges almost immediately leapfrogged Farrell.

Jan 20, 2026 at 10:08 AM

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Originally posted by Karma:
I call bologna on this a little bit. While there might be some younger players who we would like to see get minutes, he usually plays the guys who get results. Tonges almost immediately leapfrogged Farrell.

Farrell is probably getting cut. He offered very little in the way of receiving or blocking help despite having ample opportunity.

Jan 20, 2026 at 1:20 PM

jcs
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Originally posted by Karma:

Originally posted by jcs:
We can draft him but Kyle probably won't give him snaps over Farrel

I call bologna on this a little bit. While there might be some younger players who we would like to see get minutes, he usually plays the guys who get results. Tonges almost immediately leapfrogged Farrell.

Did he....snap counts are out vs Seattle and Farrell saw more.

Jan 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM

adrianlesnar
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6055, 259

Jan 26, 2026 at 4:11 PM

Phoenix49ers
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
6055, 259

I really didnt think he'd actually be 260.

Jan 28, 2026 at 3:26 PM

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This guy is exactly what the 49ers need.

Jan 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM

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Originally posted by Heroism:
This guy is exactly what the 49ers need.

Having a decent week at Senior Bowl so far too

Jan 28, 2026 at 4:39 PM

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Stanford TE Sam Rousch runs through contact and plucking it pic.twitter.com/jn0RAKt4lV
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 28, 2026

One of my new favorites at the Senior Bowl for the Texans, Stanford tight end Sam Roush (@OlsenRoush):

"I'm an elite blocker & I dominate the run game. We ran the crap out of duo. I like my odds vs defensive ends."

On his mindset: "Just looking to dominate. I like to play… pic.twitter.com/pUWxChomv0
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) January 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Stanford TE Sam Rousch runs through contact and plucking it pic.twitter.com/jn0RAKt4lV
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 28, 2026

One of my new favorites at the Senior Bowl for the Texans, Stanford tight end Sam Roush (@OlsenRoush):

"I'm an elite blocker & I dominate the run game. We ran the crap out of duo. I like my odds vs defensive ends."

On his mindset: "Just looking to dominate. I like to play… pic.twitter.com/pUWxChomv0
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) January 28, 2026

the Niners BADLY need to add a big time blockingTE. One of the big reasons the run game sucked all year is because the tight ends(outside of Kittle) can't block at all.

Jan 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM

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Finally just watched him and boy is he a perfect fit. He screams a guy that the pundits will be asking "how did this guy fall to round 4?" My favorite TEs are Roush, Klare, and Royer

Jan 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM

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Originally posted by Brucey72:
Finally just watched him and boy is he a perfect fit. He screams a guy that the pundits will be asking "how did this guy fall to round 4?" My favorite TEs are Roush, Klare, and Royer

I feel like he's the second best TE who maybe go in the 2nd round with all the exposure. We'll see what his Combine looks like but if he runs a 4.55, he'll be outta the 9ers reach.