The #1 Recruit In New York: Lyrick Samuel

Lyrick Samuel is a 4 Star recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Erasmus Hall High School. Samuel is ranked as the 318th best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 50 Wide Receiver in the nation as well. In addition, Samuel is listed as the #1 recruit in the state of New York. He is committed to play at Penn State.

Who are some role models in your life?

My parents have pushed me to be who I am today, and I owe it all to them.

What are the strengths of your game?

My speed, length and mind

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Catching 2 touchdowns in the city championship last year

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Omillio Agard

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Push through even when the work gets hard.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Paris

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Tank Dell

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Odell Beckham Jr’s famous one handed catch