Wayne State University Athletics

Career Notes:  Appeared in 24 career contests for the Warriors, making six starts at left tackle ... link to career statistics.

2016:  Played in all 11 games ... saw action on the defensive line in six games (first career game on the defensive line was the season opener at Northwood) ... made a solo tackle at Ashland, and an assisted stop vs. Lake Erie ... saw action on PAT/FG in all 11 games ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2015:  Played on the PAT/FG unit in all 11 games ... started the first six games at left tackle  ... made first career start in the Michigan Tech contest ... was the back-up left tackle at Walsh ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

2014:  Dressed for all the home games, seeing action against Northwood and Walsh ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2013:  Did not dress for any games at Wayne State due to transfer regulations ... selected WSU's Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week for the Lake Erie game.

2012-13:  Attended Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas ... did not participate in football ... earned a spot on the Academic Honor Roll both semesters.

High School:  A 2012 graduate of Martin Luther King High School ... played both offensive and defensive tackle for coach Dale Harvel ... earned All-City accolades ... also played basketball for the Crusaders ... selected MLKHS Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2011.

Personal:  Full name--Samuel A. Tate ... born April 8, 1993, in Detroit ... son of Wanda Tate ... has three brothers, Shawn, Preston and Victor and one sister, Emani (twin) ... is a communication studies major.