Samori Toure is a Vertical Threat WR for Nebraska. Samori's 2021 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 62 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadree Henderson | Pittsburgh | 2016 | 63 | 0.530 | 1.6 | 33.4 |
| DeAndre Hughes | Air Force | 2021 | 60 | 0.470 | 1.3 | 28.2 |
| Keytaon Thompson | Mississippi State | 2017 | 70 | 0.460 | 1.2 | 32.2 |
| Savion Williams | TCU | 2024 | 56 | 0.450 | 1.1 | 25.2 |
| Javion Posey | Florida Atlantic | 2020 | 53 | 0.450 | 1.4 | 23.8 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsFordham | W52-7 | — | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 0 | 31 | 4.09 |
| 1 | @Illinois | L22-30 | 4.3 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 16 | 4.09 |
| 2 | vsBuffalo | W28-3 | -9.5 | 2 | 136 | 68.0 | 2 | 68 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 6 · Rec Yds 67 · Avg 11.2 · Rec TD 0
| 1.27 |
| 3 | @Oklahoma | L16-23 | 16.8 | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0.51 |
| 4 | @Michigan State | L20-23 | 11.2 | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 11 | 1.25 |
| 5 | vsNorthwestern | W56-7 | -11.1 | 2 | 108 | 54.0 | 1 | 70 | 1.48 |
| 6 | vsMichigan | L29-32 | 23.4 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 25 | 0.51 |
| 7 | @Minnesota | L23-30 | 14.4 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | -0.68 |
| 9 | vsPurdue | L23-28 | 10.3 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 0 | 31 | 2.06 |
| 10 | vsOhio State | L17-26 | 29.3 | 4 | 150 | 37.5 | 1 | 72 | 2.65 |
| 12 | @Wisconsin | L28-35 | 20.1 | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 1 | 42 | 0.66 |
| 13 | vsIowa | L21-28 | 11.4 | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 0 | 28 | 0.57 |
