Sam Pier

Sam Pier

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Huffman, Texas

High School:
Hargrove

Last College:
San Jacinto College

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 213

Position:
Defensive Line

Birthdate:
06/13/1987

Experience:
2L

2008: Played in eight games as a reserve defensive end and long snapper on special teams ... recorded seven tackles, including four solo stops ... had three tackles for 21 yards in losses, including two quarterback sacks.

2007: Walked-on after transferring from San Jacinto Junior College ... made eight appearances on the field ... registered three unassisted tackles during the season ... first career solo stop came against McNeese State ... also owned a forced fumble against the SLC championship team ... season-best two tackles split evenly came against Southeastern Louisiana ... finished the season with five tackles.

High School: Three-year starter at tight end at Hargrove High School in Huffman ... was a unanimous All-District 22-3A selection at tight end ... caught 15 passes for 250 yards ... had four touchdown receptions ... named a team captain on district championship and area finalist squad ... prep coach was John Baker.

Personal: Son of Jim and Michele Pier ... born June 13, 1987 ... industrial technology major.