3Abu Sama III
RB · SR/TR
4-SRTRANSFER
Iowa State → Wisconsin
Iowa State → WisconsinCurrent depth chart
RB1Starter4-SR
Depth relationships
Bio
Abu Sama III is a running back from Des Moines, Iowa, who prepped at Southeast Polk High School. At Iowa State, he appeared in 12 games during the 2025 season as a junior, making two starts and recording 732 rushing yards on 140 carries with five touchdowns, plus five receptions for 19 yards. His best outing came against Colorado on October 11, when he rushed for 177 yards and two scores on 24 carries. Sama transferred to Wisconsin and currently holds the status of senior/transfer for the 2026 season. From Southeast Polk · Des Moines, IA.
Abu Sama III appeared in 12 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassSeniorHeight5'11"Weight214 lbHometownDes Moines, IAHigh schoolSoutheast PolkRecruiting3 · No. 712 national · 2023 classConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolIowa StateTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Rushing
15
CAR
49
YDS
0
TD
Receiving
0
REC
0
YDS
0
TD
Advanced
2.8
LINE YDS
1.1
EXPLOSIVE
29%
RUSH SUCC
23%
USAGE
Career path
SOUTHEAST POLKDes Moines, IA
IOWA STATE2023 – 2025
WISCONSIN2026 — present
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