Samia won the 2018 Joe Moore Award, and was named a second-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 Conference after moving from right tackle to right guard.[2] Scouts noted Samia for his hustle to the whistle, but also noted an occasionally high pad level.[3] During his time at Oklahoma, Samia also made the All-Big 12 Academic Team twice.[4]
At the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, Samia ran the 40-yard dash in 5.29 seconds, recorded 28 reps on the bench press, a 27.5-inch vertical jump and a 101-inch broad jump.[2]
Samia was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 16, 2020,[8] and activated on November 25.[9]
On August 31, 2021, Samia was waived/injured by the Vikings and placed on injured reserve.[10] He was released on September 8, 2021.
New York Jets
On October 12, 2021, Samia was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 10, 2022.[12] He was waived on July 26, 2022, and placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.[13] He was released on March 13, 2023.[14]
