University of North Carolina Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Jersey Number 79
Howard Sampson
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- 325
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Humble / North Texas
Sophomore Season
Started in the first six games of 2024.
Prior to North Carolina
A two-year veteran along the offensive line at North Texas with three years of eligibility remaining • Appeared in four games, two as a true freshman and two as a redshirt freshman • A three-star recruit out of Humble High • Named second-team all-district • Started at right tackle during both his junior and senior seasons • Coached by Marcus Schulz.
Personal
Son of Renetta and Howard Sampson II • Birthday is March 12.
Started in the first six games of 2024.
Prior to North Carolina
A two-year veteran along the offensive line at North Texas with three years of eligibility remaining • Appeared in four games, two as a true freshman and two as a redshirt freshman • A three-star recruit out of Humble High • Named second-team all-district • Started at right tackle during both his junior and senior seasons • Coached by Marcus Schulz.
Personal
Son of Renetta and Howard Sampson II • Birthday is March 12.
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