28Sam Neely III
CB · RS SO/TR
3-SOTRANSFER
Wake Forest → Stanford
Wake Forest → StanfordCurrent depth chart
LCB3Third3-SO
Depth relationships
Bio
Sam Neely III is a left cornerback for Stanford who transferred from Wake Forest after redshirting during the 2024 season. The Charlotte, North Carolina native made nine appearances as a redshirt sophomore in 2025, primarily contributing on special teams. He recorded his collegiate debut in the season opener at Hawai'i on August 23 and earned his first tackle against San Jose State on September 27. On November 1 against Pittsburgh, Neely logged 32 snaps at cornerback with three tackles. He finished the season with six solo tackles and one pass defended, including a break-up in Stanford's finale against Notre Dame on November 29. From Weddington · Charlotte, NC.
Sam Neely III started 0 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 9.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SophomoreHeight5'11"Weight185 lbHometownCharlotte, NCHigh schoolWeddingtonRecruiting3 · No. 1414 national · 2024 classConferenceACCPrevious schoolWake ForestTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 2 GP
Defense
1
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
WEDDINGTONCharlotte, NC
WAKE FOREST2024
STANFORD2025 — present
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