Sam Hartman is an American football quarterback. Born on July 29, 1999, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he attended Davidson Day School in Charlotte initially but later transferred to Oceanside Collegiate Academy in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. At Oceanside, he excelled as a team captain and quarterback, showcasing his talent on the field.
During his sophomore and junior seasons at Davidson Day, Hartman's impressive performance included throwing for 6,388 passing yards and 69 touchdowns. He received recognition as a first-team all-state player and received the Charlotte Observer Player of the Week award multiple times. Additionally, he set a county record with a game featuring 563 passing yards, ranking third-highest in the county's history.
In his senior year at Oceanside, Hartman continued to shine, leading the team to a 7–3 record. He threw for 3,093 passing yards, achieving 29 touchdowns, and also recorded nine rushing scores.
Hartman's skills did not go unnoticed, as he was rated the No. 12 pro-style passer in the class of 2018 by 247Sports.com. Despite being a three-star recruit, he made a significant impact and gained attention for his talent.
Sam Hartman College
Sam Hartman played for Notre Dame Fighting Irish representing Notre Dame University for the 2023 season. Hartman had an impressive five-season 48-game journey with Wake Forest Demon Deacons from 2018 to 2022. He began his college football career as a true freshman starter in 2018, showcasing his skills on the field. During that season, he made a memorable impact in the match against Tulane, throwing for an impressive 378 yards and leading the team to an overtime victory.
In 2019, Hartman took on the role of backup quarterback behind Jamie Newman. However, he regained the starting position over the next three seasons.
Despite having the opportunity to pursue a career in the NFL, Hartman decided to explore other options and entered the transfer portal after the bowl game. Notre Dame emerged as a strong contender, and after a visit to South Bend, Hartman made his decision official by joining the Fighting Irish in 2023.
During his time at Wake Forest, Hartman faced some challenges, including a season-ending injury that kept him off the field for a period. Nonetheless, his talent and contributions to the team earned him recognition and respect among college football fans and analysts alike. Recently, his name for declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.
FAQs
A: Hartman played five seasons for Wake Forest, participating in a total of 48 games for the Demon Deacons.
A: In his freshman year at Wake Forest in 2018, Hartman started as the team's quarterback.
A: Despite having the opportunity to pursue an NFL career, Hartman decided to explore other options and entered the transfer portal following the bowl game.
A: Hartman chose to transfer to Notre Dame after considering his options and visiting South Bend.
