Dekaney’s Star Junior Running Back: Samaritan Cunningham

Samaritan Cunningham is a 3 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Dekaney High School. Cunningham is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 50 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Cunningham is listed as a top 60 recruit in the state of Texas and is listed as a top 15 Running Back in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Oklahoma, Arizona and Baylor.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some role models in my life are my dad, brother and grandma.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

NBA YoungBoy or some country music

What are the strengths of your game?

My power, eye coordination and ability to find open space

What is your favorite memory of your career?

The playoffs last year

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

My teammates Nick Townsend and Tanook Hines

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

Just keep grinding and don’t settle with being average.

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

Hawaii

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with it at the age of 4.

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

Derrick Henry