Asante Samuel Jr. Explained
Asante Samuel Jr. (born October 3, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State[1] and was selected by the Chargers in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.[2]
Early life
Samuel was born on October 3, 1999, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida[3] to Asante Samuel Sr. and Candice Doe.[4] Samuel credits his grandmother, Christine Samuel, for helping raise him and being an important person in his life.[5] When he was 14, his mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor.[6] Following surgery, his mother recovered from the brain tumor.[7]
Samuel played high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[8] He was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and committed to Florida State to play college football.[9] [10]
College career
As a sophomore in 2019, Samuel was named to the third-team All-ACC team after recording 48 tackles, one interception, and 14 pass breakups.[11] [12] As a junior in 2020, he was named to the first-team All-ACC team.[13]
Professional career
Samuel was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round (47th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[14] On May 12, 2021, Samuel signed with the Chargers on a deal worth just over $7 million.[15] He recorded his first career interception in week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys.[16] He was Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in back-to-back weeks, weeks 2 and 3.[17] As a rookie, he appeared in and started 12 games. He finished with 43 total tackles (33 solo), two interceptions, and 11 passes defended.[18]
Samuel recorded his first interception of the 2022 season in week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders.[19] In the 2022 season, Samuel appeared in all 17 games and started 15. He finished with 57 total tackles (48 solo), two interceptions, and 11 passes defended.[20] In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Samuel recorded three interceptions in the first half in the team’s 31–30 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.[21] [22]
Personal life
He is the son of former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel.[23]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: July 13, 2018 . Asante Samuel, Jr. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210513113824/https://seminoles.com/sports/football/roster/asante-samuel-jr/ . May 13, 2021 . October 9, 2022 . Florida State Seminoles . en-US.
- Web site: Miller . Jeff . May 1, 2021 . Chargers pick cornerback, receiver, tight end on Day 2 of NFL draft . May 28, 2023 . Los Angeles Times.
- Web site: Asante Samuel Jr. Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . December 6, 2022 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: OSDB – Asante Samuel Jr. – Los Angeles Chargers . October 9, 2022 . OSDB – Online Sports Database.
- Web site: Miller . Jeff . September 11, 2021 . Asante Samuel Jr. has trouble learning from one former NFL player — his dad . May 28, 2023 . Los Angeles Times.
- Web site: Smith . Shelley . May 15, 2021 . Los Angeles Chargers second-rounder Asante Samuel Jr.'s inherited inspiration goes beyond famous father . October 9, 2022 . ESPN.com . en.
- Web site: May 26, 2020 . Asante Samuel Jr. . October 9, 2022 . Florida State Seminoles . en-US.
- Web site: Thomas . Stephen . March 22, 2021 . Cleveland Browns, Potential NFL Draft Target: Asante Samuel, Jr . April 7, 2021 . 247sports.com.
- Web site: Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State Seminoles, Cornerback . July 13, 2020 . 247Sports . en-US.
- Web site: Furones . David . December 22, 2017 . Asante Samuel Jr. stays loyal to commitment, signs with FSU . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171224034457/http://www.sun-sentinel.com:80/sports/highschool/fl-sp-early-signing-asante-samuel-20171222-story.html . December 24, 2017 . July 13, 2020 . South Florida Sun Sentinel.
- Web site: December 3, 2019 . Clemson Leads 2019 All-ACC Football Team . July 13, 2020 . The ACC . en.
- Web site: July 13, 2018 . Asante Samuel, Jr. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210513113824/https://seminoles.com/sports/football/roster/asante-samuel-jr/ . May 13, 2021 . July 13, 2020 . Florida State Seminoles . en-US.
- Web site: December 22, 2020 . Tigers, Irish Lead All-ACC Football Team . October 9, 2022 . The ACC . en.
- Web site: Hayre . Chris . April 30, 2021 . Chargers Draft CB Asante Samuel Jr. With 47th Pick . May 8, 2021 . Chargers.com.
- Web site: Links . Zachary . May 12, 2021 . Chargers, Asante Samuel Jr. Agree to Deal . May 28, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
- Web site: Robinson . Logan . September 19, 2021 . WATCH: Asante Samuel Jr. records first NFL career interception . September 21, 2021 . Sports Illustrated . en.
- Web site: Peterson . Michael . July 18, 2022 . Asante Samuel Jr. named to list of 2nd-year players to rebound from injury in 2022 . October 9, 2022 . Bolts From The Blue . en.
- Web site: Asante Samuel 2021 Game Log . May 29, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers – September 11th, 2022 . May 29, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Asante Samuel 2022 Game Log . May 29, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Wild Card – Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars – January 14th, 2023 . May 29, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: DeArdo . Bryan . January 15, 2023 . 2023 NFL playoffs: Chargers' Asante Samuel Jr. makes history in first half of wild-card game vs. Jaguars . May 29, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
- Web site: Kirshner . Alex . April 13, 2017 . Asante Samuel's son is already a top recruit, and he just picked FSU . October 9, 2022 . SBNation.com . en.