HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High multi-sport standout Sam Hull will take his football talents to Emporia State University next year.
Hull signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play collegiately for the Hornets, following older brother, Josh, who played on Emporia State’s offensive line. Josh Hull is graduating in May.
Sam’s path will likely be as a slot receiver, a role he’s filled with devastating efficiency for Humboldt through his high school career.
Hull totaled 1,600 career receiving yards with 18 touchdowns, while earning all-state honors. Hull had 53 receptions for 814 yards with nine scores as a senior.
Hull also shined brightest against Humboldt’s toughest foes.
When taking on defending state champion Nemaha Central in the Class 3A state playoffs, Hull had 10 receptions for 92 yards, to go with a pair of fumble recoveries — one that he also forced on the same play — and scored a defensive touchdown.
In 2022, Hull had 147 receiving yards on seven catches and three touchdowns against that same Nemaha Central squad in the playoffs.
Hull also averaged more than 5 yards a carry in high school, and threw for four touchdowns in spot duty at quarterback.
Defensively, he had four career interceptions — two as a senior — and six fumble recoveries. He had 58 tackles as a senior, 127 for his career.
The son of Leland and Mona Hull also has become an all-league and all-state performer in basketball and baseball.
He’s currently averaging at team-high 15.6 points per game for the 14-2 Cubs squad, which sits tied for first place in the Class 3A Substate standings alongside West Franklin.
