University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Macy_Sam
Jersey Number 45

Sam Macy

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-5 / 250
  • Hometown:
    Chanhassen, Minn.
  • High School:
    Chanhassen
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    3 / 3
  • Letters:
    2
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2025)

2025: DId not see game action. 

2024: Missed the season with an injury. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chanhassen High School in Chanhassen, Minn. • wore No. 9 for the Storm and was coached by Cullen Nelson • as a senior, helped lead team to a 13-0 record and a state championship • made 38 tackles, three tackles for loss, three sacks and had one interception • scored two touchdowns, as he returned an interception for a touchdown against Rochester Century in the regular season and caught a 9-yard touchdown pass in overtime of the state tournament semifinal (first catch of his high school career) • named First-Team All-State by the AP and First-Team All-Metro by the Star Tribune • also played baseball in high school • consensus three-star prospect • listed as the No. 8 recruit in Minnesota by Rivals • touted as the No. 78 edge in the nation by 247Sports. 

PERSONAL: Son of Pat and Anne Macy • has one brother (Joe) and one sister (Sophie) • mother, Anne, played college volleyball at the College of St. Benedict’s • father, Pat, played college football at St. John’s where he was a quarterback • sister, Sophie, is a collegiate swimmer at Washington State.
Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29