Five-Star EDGE Samuel M'Pemba commits to Georgia

Five-star EDGE Samuel M’Pemba of Saint Louis (MO) IMG Academy announced his commitment to Georgia Sunday afternoon.

The 6-foot-4, 250 pounder chose the Bulldogs over Tennessee, Florida, and Miami.

M’Pemba on why he chose Georgia

“The development and the people up there,” M’Pemba said. “They’ve developed guys from all over and different places, and the guys that they have there all have the mentality of wanting to dominate and win at the highest level.”

Relationship with coaching staff + how they plan on using Samuel M’Pemba

“I’m closest with Coach Diribe and Coop,” M’Pemba said. “They are all real and some regular people, but you can tell they care for you and want you to succeed. They’re willing to help you but also just great people to talk to. They plan on using me as an OLB in space, setting the edge, and rushing the passer.”

Samuel M’Pemba Scouting Summary

“Physically-developed two-way athlete, with the highest projected ceiling as an EDGE prospect,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Played as a pass rusher and wide receiver at his initial high school prior to transferring to IMG Academy as a junior. Primarily played as a tight end/h-back at IMG during the fall of 2021. A strong athlete with dip and feel for rushing the passer. Had considerable murkiness around his ultimate position. Practicing at EDGE in the spring for IMG and looks primed to make an impact as a pass rusher.”

“Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 240 pounds with a 6-foot-10 wing-span prior to his senior season. Tests as a solid to good athlete, clocking an electronically-timed 4.94 second 40-yard dash prior to his senior season. Would benefit greatly from a permanent move to defense as a senior, in our opinion.Practicing at EDGE in the spring and looks good there. Can continue to improve initial quickness but savvy and has natural pass rush ability.”

M’Pemba currently ranks as the No. 24 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting services. He also tabs in as the No. 3 EDGE and the No. 6 player in the state of Florida.