Duke Football Signee Sampson Onuoha Enjoys Lofty Final Ranking

The future Duke football edge rusher stacks up at No. 2 among 2025 Massachusetts prospects.

Matt Giles | Jan 31, 2025

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Belmont Hill School (Mass.) defensive end Sampson Onuoha signed his Duke football financial agreement in early December, roughly eight months after he committed to the Blue Devils.

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Now, as of the final updates to the 2025 ratings and rankings across major recruiting sites ESPN, 247Sports, On3, and Rivals this week, the 6-foot-4, 240-pound Onuoha is a consensus three-star prep.

He pops up at No. 653 overall, No. 61 among edge rushers, and No. 2 in Massachusetts, according to the 2025 On3 Industry Rankings. Among the Blue Devils' pickups in the cycle, Sampson Onuoha checks in at No. 6.

With 27 prizes in tow, including 14 early enrollees getting a head start in Durham, second-year Duke football head coach Manny Diaz and his surging recruiting team now boast the No. 34-ranked 2025 class in the country, per On3. It currently appears at No. 6 in the ACC.

On the 2024 trail, Diaz & Co. finished No. 58 overall and No. 14 in the conference.

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Published Jan 31, 2025

MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.