Sam Fongang

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
6-2
Weight:
195
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Mansfield, Texas
High School:
Lake Ridge HS
Prev School:
Tyler JC

JUNIOR (2025)
Played in 12 games with one start in his first season at LA Tech … Started in the Independence Bowl against Coastal Carolina (Dec. 30) … Finished the season with 22 tackles (13 solo, nine assists), one tackle for loss and two pass breakups … Posted a season-high six tackles against Southern Miss (Sept. 20) and at Washington State (Nov. 15) … Finished with four stops in the Independence Bowl win against CCU (Dec. 30).

TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE (2024)
Appeared in 10 games for the Apaches while recording 20 tackles (16 solo, four assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and one interception … Recorded five tackles and 1.5 TFLs in the opener against Dodge City CC (Aug. 29) … Returned an interception for a 71-yard touchdown in a 40-0 win over Cisco College (Oct. 19) … Tallied four stops and a pass breakup against Kilgore College (Nov. 16).

TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE (2023)
Saw action in seven games during his first season at TJC … Finished the season with 19 stops (16 solo, three assists).

PERSONAL
Born February 13, 2005 … Son of Manyi and Samuel Fongang Sr.