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Bears TE Sam Roush’s double-pancake block from his time at Stanford caught the eye of HC Ben Johnson ahead of the draft. “He’s a finisher through the whistle, and I think that showed up on a consistent basis,” Johnson said of Roush, via The Athletic.

Projecting How Bears' Rookie TE Sam Roush Will Perform in 2026

Unlike the selection of Dillon Thieneman, who was widely considered a steal at 25th overall, in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears went against the grain in the third round.

The 'No Block No Rock' Rule Will Force Bears' Sam Roush Onto the Field Early

As the offensive identity in the NFC North continues to shift toward heavy sets, the Chicago Bears are leaning further into the physicality that fueled last year's postseason run.

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Bears Rookie Minicamp Begins, and So Does Sam Roush's Development as a Blocker

Full disclosure: My knee-jerk reaction when the Bears drafted Stanford tight end Sam Roush with the 69th pick was, "REALLY? They're drafting their THIRD tight end in the THIRD round?" I liked the player, loved the value, but questioned the need to add another TE.

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Chicago Bears Rookie Sam Roush is Probably Better Than You at Solving a Rubik's Cube

Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik's Cube but failed to do so? Don't worry, you aren't alone, but Chicago Bears tight end Sam Roush in not in the same company.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / April 27

CJ Williams Became Stanford's Best NFL Draft Story of 2026

Entering the 2026 NFL Draft, the Stanford Cardinal had two players who were connected most to being drafted in tight end Sam Roush and defensive back Collin Wright.

Chicago Bears receive strong grade for Sam Roush selection

The Chicago Bears made a lot of people scratch their heads with the selection of tight end Sam Roush with the 69th pick. Now, the Bears have three quality tight ends, and that is leaving fans questioning the fit on the roster.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / April 25

Sam Roush Is Going to Chicago, But His Stanford Career Deserves a Proper Send-Off

When the Chicago Bears selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush with the 69th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, fist bumps and hugs were handed out in the Roush household.

How the Logan Jones and Sam Roush Picks Ignite the Caleb Williams Era

The Bears went with character, depth and best player available to start their Day 2 in the NFL Draft. It's not going to get them a sack or a run stop, but coach Ben Johnson will like the picks except when opponents are moving up and down the field against his defensive line. At No.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / April 24

Stanford's Tight End Factory Strikes Again As Sam Roush Lands In Chicago

Stanford football continues to live up to its Tight End U nickname. Earning that moniker for producing numerous tight ends that have gone on to have successful NFL careers, such as Zach Ertz, Stanford has become a hotbed for tight end prospects, with each one of them hoping to become a big star at the next level.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Who is Chicago Bears rookie tight end Sam Roush?

The Chicago Bears made a bit of a shocking pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft when they selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush. It wasn’t a big position of need for the Bears, but with how the board fell, Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson and the staff felt comfortable enough to go ahead and do it.

Ryan Poles Earns B- Grade in Prioritizing Violence over Versatility With Sam Roush

The Bears would run an 11-man starting lineup consisting of nothing but tight ends. They landed Stanford TE Sam Roush with the 69th pick after trading down out of the second round.

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Bears Sam Roush Selection Creates Cole Kmet Trade Window They Could Exploit During Draft

The Chicago Bears just threw the fans their first curveball of the 2026 NFL defense. In Round 1, the Bears pulled off a heist with their pick of safety Dillon Thieneman.

Bears Bolster '13' Personnel Packages with Dominant Blocking TE Sam Roush

With the No. 69 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush. The Bears made a trade back to acquire this pick.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / April 24

What to Know About Stanford's Sam Roush

Sam Roush was born in Atlanta and went to college at Stanford, also known as Tight End U. But his full story is a lot more interesting. In between Atlanta and Palo Alto, he made stops across three continents, including Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / April 22

Stanford Football's Sam Roush Can be an Instant Starter in the NFL

In just a couple of days, the 2026 NFL Draft will begin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where all 32 NFL teams will gather, hoping that they can land that difference maker that can take them to new heights.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / April 21

2026 Top 25 Offensive NFL Draft prospects in the West: Predicting selection order and rounds for regional picks

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Patriots Draft Profile: Stanford TE Sam Roush Would Bolster In-Line Blocking

With the 2026 NFL Draft fast approaching, the New England Patriots are expected to add some much-needed depth at tight end. In what has already been heralded

College Football News / Bucs Report / March 30

2026 NFL Draft Profile: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

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New Weapons for Herbert? Chargers Scouting Top Tight Ends Oscar Delp and Sam Roush

The Los Angeles Chargers are deep in final preparations for the upcoming NFL draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first round of the draft will be on Thursday April 23rd, rounds two and three will be on Friday the 24th.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / March 19

Sam Roush Talks Stanford Stanford Pro Day, NFL Draft

After a successful NFL Draft Combine, Stanford Cardinal star tight end Sam Roush joined in on Stanford’s pro day on Wednesday. With tons of NFL scouts in attendance, Roush hoped to show out, improving his draft stock, and he absolutely was making an impact.

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ACC, Pac-12 Updates: 0-7 to 2 Straight for Reborn OSU — Summing up weekly football status of Bears, Beavers, Cardinal and Cougars

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 16, 2025

Week 4 ACC & Pac-12 Updates: Tree Reborn, Bears on Fire

The status of teams in the West from these two conferences can be summed up succinctly. It was a great week for the tandem from the ACC and a disastrous week for the two-team Pac-12.