Markell Samuel is a three-star recruit from Fayetteville, NC, out of E.E. Smith (No. 1,735 in the 2020 class) who has not played in Georgia Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Samuel comes from
- Fayetteville, NC
- E.E. Smith
- About 350 miles from Bobby Dodd Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,735 in the 2020 class; signed with App State.
Where Samuel fits
Georgia Tech lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 102nd in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Georgia Tech is 2-6. Next: vs Louisville, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Fayetteville, NC
Came to Georgia Tech by way of Oklahoma State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Georgia Tech -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 102nd nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Georgia Tech has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Keylan Rutledge went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Seven seasons, three schools
- 2026 Georgia Tech KeyYear 7 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalOklahoma State to Georgia Tech
- 2025 Oklahoma State GundyYear 6 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalApp State to Oklahoma State
- 2024 App State ClarkYear 5 · Games –
- 2023 App State ClarkYear 4 · Games –
- 2022 App State ClarkYear 3 · Games –
- 2021 App State ClarkYear 2 · Games –
- 2020 App State ClarkYear 1 · Games –
- High school E.E. SmithFayetteville, NC · Class of 2020Three-star, No. 1,735 in the 2020 class. Signed with App State.
Moves
- Transferred from App State to Oklahoma State, Apr 16, 2025.
- Transferred from Oklahoma State to Georgia Tech, Jan 6, 2026.
2020
- Signed with App StateThree-star, out of E.E. Smith
2025
- Transferred to Oklahoma Statefrom App State
2026
- Transferred to Georgia Techfrom Oklahoma State
Coaching lineage · 2020–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 3 schools: Shawn Clark, Mike Gundy, Doug Meacham and Brent Key.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Georgia Tech
