The Lawrenceville School’s Star Linebacker: Samuel Lateju

Samuel Lateju is a 3 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at The Lawrenceville School. Lateju is ranked as the 762nd best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 80 Linebacker in the nation as well. In addition, Lateju is listed as a top 25 recruit in the state of New Jersey and is listed as the #4 Linebacker in the state of New Jersey. He is committed to play at Wisconsin.

Who are some role models in your life?

My family and my coach

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

EST Gee

What are the strengths of your game?

My athleticism

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My first ever sack sophomore year

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

Raphael Dunn

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

Just keep working

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

Egypt

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

The spring of my sophomore year

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

LeBron James