Sammie Hunter
Sophomore defensive back on Fresno State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′10″ · 185 lb · Rock Hill, SC · Chandler HS
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 967 nationally · Signed with Utah
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive back on Fresno State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Utah in 2024.
- Transferred from Utah to Fresno State in 2025.
Sammie Hunter
Sammie Hunter arrived at Fresno State from Utah.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Utah3-star out of Chandler
2025
- Entered the portal
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Entz
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Fresno State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and play recognition.
Fresno State has produced 8 All-Conference defensive backs. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Fresno State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Fresno State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +3 net (13 in / 10 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Fresno State · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #88 · 2026 recruiting class #70
Background
2025 (R-FRESHMAN): Appeared in two games … was a special teams contributor … did not record a stat. PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent the 2024 season at Utah ... redshirted ... did not participate. HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Chandler HS in Arizona, where he was named a three-star recruit by 247Sports ......
The secondary · Fresno State
- #5Simeon Harris53 tackles · 2025
- #33Taylor Powell30 tackles · 2025
- #37Ryan Wilson25 tackles · 2025
- #4Ethan Tierney20 tackles · 2025
- #23Sammie Hunterno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · Fresno State team page