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Zechariah Sample stats, 2026

Texas State (4–3, Pac-12). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Zechariah Sample is a wide receiver for Texas State (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 197th in yards per catch (14.6), 455th in receiving TDs (1), 464th in receiving yards (161), in 5 games. This week: Texas State at Boise State.

Receiving yards161464th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches11541st of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch14.6197th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1455th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Zechariah Sample?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
5-10
Weight
175 pounds
Number
No. 3
Hometown
Pickens, MS
High school
Katy Jordan (Fulshear, TX)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 581 in the 2024 class, signed with Arizona State
Transfers
Arizona State to Texas State (2026)

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

The season

Zechariah Sample's receiving stats

He's 197th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (14.6) and 455th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards161464th of 682
Catches11541st of 682
Yards per catch14.6197th of 675
Receiving TDs1455th of 506

The season

Zechariah Sample's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 577th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2577th 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

Zechariah Sample's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Texas State1116114.610

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

Advanced

Zechariah Sample's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Arizona State-0.56-0.56—-0.62%
2026Texas State+0.26+0.2618.2%4.65%

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

Zechariah Sample's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
3vs. North TexasW 49–357200
4vs. Incarnate WordW 63–1092411
5at San Diego StateL 29–3124101
7vs. Colorado StateW 66–2714100
8vs. Utah StateW 20–1724300

FAQ

Questions about Zechariah Sample

What position does Zechariah Sample play?

Zechariah Sample plays wide receiver for Texas State, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is Zechariah Sample from, and what year is he?

Zechariah Sample is a sophomore wide receiver for Texas State, listed at 5-10 and 175 pounds, from Pickens, MS.

How tall is Zechariah Sample, and how much does he weigh?

Zechariah Sample is listed at 5-10 and 175 pounds on Texas State's 2026 roster.

What year is Zechariah Sample?

Zechariah Sample is a sophomore, from the 2024 recruiting class.

Who does Zechariah Sample play for?

Texas State (4–3, Pac-12), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 3.

Is Zechariah Sample eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Zechariah Sample was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Zechariah Sample play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Utah State: 24 receiving yards, 3 catches. Texas State won 20–17.

Where did Zechariah Sample go to high school?

Katy Jordan (Fulshear, TX). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 581 in the 2024 class, signed with Arizona State.

Is Zechariah Sample a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Arizona State to Texas State (2026).

What are Zechariah Sample's stats this season?

161 receiving yards, 11 catches, 14.6 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 5 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Zechariah Sample rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 197th of 675 in yards per catch, 455th of 506 in receiving TDs, 464th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Zechariah Sample play next?

Texas State visits Boise State Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 PM ET on The CW Network. The numbers' pick: Boise State.

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