Asante Samuel

Asante Samuel
Samuel with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008
No. 22
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1981-01-06) January 6, 1981
Accra, Ghana
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolBoyd H. Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Florida)
CollegeUCF (1999–2002)
NFL draft2003: 4th round, 120th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Most interception returns for touchdown in playoffs (4)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles439
Forced fumbles7
Fumble recoveries3
Pass deflections164
Interceptions51
Defensive touchdowns6
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. He is the father of Asante Samuel Jr., a cornerback who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.