So what could possibly have made Bielema’s week any better? How about landing five -star recruit Samson Gash, whom Bielema and his staff offered a scholarship on monday.
Gash, a receiver and defensive back at Detroit (Michigan) Central Catholic, was named first team All-State as a junior in 2024 after racking up over 1,700 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns for a team that made it all the way to the Michigan Division I state semifinals.
The son of former NFL All-Pro fullback Sam Gash, Samson currently has 13 scholarship offers, including two offers from other Big Ten schools (Michigan State and Purdue) and one from the SEC (Vanderbilt).
Samson’s athletic roots branch around the Gash family. He is the younger brother of former Michigan running back Isiah Gash and current Michigan State defensive back Caleb Gash.
Another of Samson’s older brothers, Elijah, is currently a professional lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). His younger brother, Gideon, is a four-star recruit at Detroit Central Catholic who also has multiple Power 4 scholarship offers.