Samuel Named to Hornung Watch List

Sophomore standout Demetres Samuel Jr. has been named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List – presented annually to the nation's most versatile player on college football. Samuel, who plays both cornerback and wide receiver for the Orange while also returning punts last season, enters his second season with the program in 2026. He started every game last season at cornerback – alongside Preseason All-American Chris Peal – as part of one of the country's top cornerback duos. Samuel finished fourth in the ACC's defensive rookie of the year voting in 2025, which is especially impressive given he reclassified in...