Asante Samuel

Asante Samuel
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Samuel with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008
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Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1981-01-06) January 6, 1981 (age 43)
Accra, Ghana
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Boyd H. Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Florida)
College:UCF (1999–2002)
NFL draft:2003 / round: 4 / pick: 120
Career history
Career highlights and awards
NFL records
  • Most interception returns for touchdown in playoffs (4)[1]
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:439
Forced fumbles:7
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:164
Interceptions:51
Defensive touchdowns:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Asante Tyrell Samuel Sr. (born January 6, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Accra, Ghana and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He played college football for the UCF Knights and was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. Samuel also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. He led the NFL twice in interceptions, in 2006 and 2009, and is considered one of the all-time greatest Patriots and cornerbacks. He is the father of Asante Samuel Jr., a cornerback who was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers.

  1. ^ "Most Career Interception Return Touchdowns In The Playoffs". StatMuse. Retrieved June 15, 2024.