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Shelton Sampson Jr. stats, 2026

Louisiana (5–3, Sun Belt). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Shelton Sampson Jr. is a wide receiver for Louisiana (5–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 149th in yards per catch (15.5), 465th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3), 553rd in receiving yards (124), in 3 games.

Receiving yards124553rd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches8649th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch15.5149th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3465th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Shelton Sampson Jr.?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Junior
Height
6-4
Weight
206 pounds
Number
No. 6
Hometown
Baton Rouge, LA
High school
Baton Rouge Catholic (Baton Rouge, LA)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 84 in the 2023 class, signed with LSU
Transfers
LSU to Louisiana (2025)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Shelton Sampson Jr.'s receiving stats

He's 149th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (15.5) and 553rd of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (124).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards124553rd of 682
Catches8649th of 682
Yards per catch15.5149th of 675

The season

Shelton Sampson Jr.'s receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 465th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3465th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Shelton Sampson Jr.'s career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Louisiana3253716.86—
2026Louisiana812415.500
Career4066116.560

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Shelton Sampson Jr.'s advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Louisiana+0.61+0.6150.0%41.411%
2026Louisiana+0.02+0.0237.5%0.38%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Shelton Sampson Jr.'s game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
6at Louisiana TechL 31–3260202
7vs. TroyW 33–66100
8at Southern MissL 31–3558501

FAQ

Questions about Shelton Sampson Jr.

What position does Shelton Sampson Jr. play?

Shelton Sampson Jr. plays wide receiver for Louisiana, which is 5–3 this season.

Where is Shelton Sampson Jr. from, and what year is he?

Shelton Sampson Jr. is a junior wide receiver for Louisiana, listed at 6-4 and 206 pounds, from Baton Rouge, LA.

How tall is Shelton Sampson Jr., and how much does he weigh?

Shelton Sampson Jr. is listed at 6-4 and 206 pounds on Louisiana's 2026 roster.

What year is Shelton Sampson Jr.?

Shelton Sampson Jr. is a junior, from the 2023 recruiting class.

What are Shelton Sampson Jr.'s career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Shelton Sampson Jr. has 40 catches for 661 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Who does Shelton Sampson Jr. play for?

Louisiana (5–3, Sun Belt), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 6.

Is Shelton Sampson Jr. eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Shelton Sampson Jr. was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Shelton Sampson Jr. play in his last game?

Week 8 at Southern Miss: 58 receiving yards, 5 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Louisiana lost 31–35.

Where did Shelton Sampson Jr. go to high school?

Baton Rouge Catholic (Baton Rouge, LA). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 84 in the 2023 class, signed with LSU.

Is Shelton Sampson Jr. a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from LSU to Louisiana (2025).

What are Shelton Sampson Jr.'s stats this season?

124 receiving yards, 8 catches, 15.5 yards per catch, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 3 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Shelton Sampson Jr. rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 149th of 675 in yards per catch, 465th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 553rd of 682 in receiving yards.

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