41. Sampson Genus – Southern Florida

Sampson Genus – 62 Southern Florida 6-1 315

2010: Selected All-Big East First Team for the 2010 college football season. Played in 12 games.
2009: 2009 All-Big East second team member. Called the “bellcow” of the offensive line by the coaching staff. Played and started in 12 games but missed the regular-season finale against UConn due to an ankle injury. Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews called him “the best center we’ve seen all season.” Also earned the USF Offensive Lineman of the Year as named by the coaches.
2008: Moved back to offensive line after the season. Worked in reserve role at defensive tackle throughout 2008 campaign. Played in all 13 games and started in five. Worked in rotation with sophomore Terrell McClain. Collected nine tackles, two assisted and seven solo.
2007: As a true freshman, provided depth on the offensive line and saw action in six games.
High School: Attended Columbia High School. Named second team all-state. Won the Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award at Columbia as a junior and senior. Selected to Florida’s North-South Shrine Bowl. Tabbed to the Gainesville Sun All-Area First Team as a junior and senior. Ranked sixth in the state in powerlifting as a junior. Boasted a 420 bench press and 305 power clean. Member of the National Honors Society. Coached by Danny Green.
Personal: Born May 2, 1988 in Lake City, Fla.. Given name is Sampson Maurice Genus. Son of Sampson and Addie Genus. Has two brothers: Denzel and Glenn, and two sisters: Marcia and Carla. Cousin Jerome Carter played for the St. Louis Rams. Last name is pronounced JEAN-us. Majoring in criminology.
Better in the: Running game.