#5
Samaj Jones
Returning to Cincinnati for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Samaj Jones
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
Cincinnati
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025Cincinnati7-6HC: Scott Satterfield · Balanced, slow tempo
Career stats
| Season | Team | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cincinnati | 4 | 7 | 57.1% | 72 | 10.3 | 1 | 0 | 190.7 | -- | -- |
| Career | 4 | 7 | 57.1% | 72 | 10.3 | 1 | 0 | 190.7 | -- | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cincinnati | 18 | 83 | 4.6 | 1 | -- |
| Career | 18 | 83 | 4.6 | 1 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Cincinnati
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Cincinnati
Returning around him
- 79% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 4 Cincinnati players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (22 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Cincinnati · Last season: 7-6 (AP #22) · Talent rank #73 · 2026 recruiting class #58
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #354
Peaked at #354 this season.