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Sam Ehlinger is an American football quarterback for the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts (NFL). He played high school football at Westlake in Austin, Texas.

At Westlake, Sam broke several school records held by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Drew Brees and Nick Foles. Similarly, he played college football for the Texas Longhorns. 

The player split playing time with quarterback Shane Buechele as a freshman before taking over as the starter in 2018.

The player led the team to the 2018 Big 12 Championship Game and two bowl games. The Colts selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Sam Ehlinger | Quick Facts

Sam Ehlinger | Early Years

The Colts quarterback, Sam, was born on September 30, 1998, in Austin, Texas, to father Ross Ehlinger and mother, Jena Ehlinger.

Sam grew up with his brother Jacob McAdams Ehlinge and sister Morgen Adeline Ehlinger.

Morgan is a UT cheerleader. She is currently in her adolescence and a high school student at Westlake High School. 

Sam went to Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, and played under the coach Todd Dodge.

He graduated high school as the all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns.

After his junior season, he was named the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year, and Rivals.com rated him as a four-star recruit.

Likewise, on July 28, 2015, Sam committed to playing football at the University of Texas at Austin.