Marcus Bourda Jr.
Freshman safety on Sam Houston's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 185 lb · Humble, TX · Humble HS
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 2728 nationally · Signed with Sam Houston
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 safety on Sam Houston's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Sam Houston in 2026.
Marcus Bourda Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Sam Houston3-star out of Humble
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Phil Longo
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Sam Houston -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Sam Houston has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Zyon McCollum went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Sam Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Sam Houston
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +5 net (20 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Sam Houston · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #117 · 2026 recruiting class #126
Background
Humble HS 4-year letterman at Humble HS ... named a second team all-District 23-6A selection as a returner ... on defense totaled 40 tackles, intercepted 2 passes and recovered a fumble as a senior ... also had 285 yards and 3 touchdowns as a receiver on offense Personal Full name is Marcus Bourd...
The secondary · Sam Houston
- #8Tyler Bailey45 tackles · 2025
- #20Dravon Wilson21 tackles · 2025
- #9Jace Arnold19 tackles · 2025
- #5Jalyn Stanford10 tackles · 2025
- #36Marcus Bourda Jr.no box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · Sam Houston team page