Traveon Samuel

Height:
5-7
Weight:
170
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Phenix City, Ala.
High School:
Central

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON
Speedy junior wide receiver who uses speed to make big plays ... slot receiver who has averaged 11.1 yards per catch during his career ... caught 35 passes for 390 yards in his first two seasons ... recorded 17 receptions for a career-high 213 yards and one score.
tallied two receptions for 25 yards and scored on an 18-yard pass from Kyle Bolin versus Charlotte ... caught three passes for 30 yards against Syracuse ... registered a season-best five receptions for 69 yards against Virginia ... recorded two catches for 42 yards versus Wake Forest.

2015 FRESHMAN SEASON
Made an appearance at wide receiver and a kick returner in all 13 games ... caught 18 passes for 177 yards as a true freshman... averaged 26.8 yards a kick return ... corraled an 18-yard pass in the second quarter against Pittsburgh for his first career touchdown ... broke off two rushes for 30 yards in the home win over Virginia ... made collegiate debut vs Auburn and recorded two receptions for 22 yards while rushing once for 21 yards ... returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in the loss to Clemson— the first freshman to return a kick-off for a touchdown since 2006 ... recorded first career start and logged six receptions for 55 yards against Houston.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Jamey Dubose at Central High School... appeared in 10 games this season during his senior season, accounting for 1,764 all-purpose yards... rushed 111 times for 861 yards and 11 scores, while catching 39 passes for 553 yards and three touchdowns... racked up 781 rushing yards, 452 receiving yards and 24 total touchdowns during his junior season... totaled 823 yards on the ground and 19 touchdowns, while catching 43 passes for 734 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore... named the top running back at the MVP Camp in Valdosta, Ga., Samuel totaled 2,050 all-purpose yards, including 484 in the return game as a sophomore... Son of Tyesa Wilson-Bass and Robert Wilson... born 3/29/97.