File RB-23 · National rank 288 · 2027 class
Abu Sama III
5'11"Height
211 lbWeight
Representation
Lift Sports Management
Confirmed
Lift Sports Management
Confirmed
My Grade
6.4/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
6.2 Floor
range 0.4
Ceiling 6.6
6.6/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.2
6.2/10
Priority UDFA
Floor · −0.2
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (RB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · RB devalued (ceiling capped).
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.2.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
6.4
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (Iowa State transfer) — 732 rush yds/5 TD (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big Ten draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 10, 2026Badgers Tailback Abu Sama Names the NFL Stars who Shaped his Game - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jun 28, 2026Player Previews: RB Abu Sama Looks to Spin, Hurdle His Way Through the Big Ten - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jun 24, 2026Nolan Winter, Abu Sama, More top Badgers Stars Just Got Another Year of Eligibility - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Apr 28, 2026Abu Sama is a Good RB—Jayden Everett Wants to Make Him Great - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Feb 9, 2026LOOK: New Wisconsin RB Abu Sama looks absolutely jacked in Badgers team workout - Sports Illustrated
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Dillon Graff Jan 16, 2026Film room: What does transfer RB Abu Sama bring to Wisconsin football? - Dillon Graff