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Asante Samuel Jr.

CB

Drafted 47th overall in the 2nd round of the 2021 draft, Asante Samuel Jr. arrived from Florida State. Now with PIT, he's in his 6th NFL season. His 55.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 66th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

5'10", 180#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 2, 47th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
57.5

72th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25+2.10
Run defense×0.2-0.56
Availability×0.1+1.07

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PIT57.55
2025PIT43.85
2024LAC42.24
2023LAC55.617
2022LAC56.717
2021LAC62.612

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Asante Samuel Jr. has played in 60 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2021–2024), PIT (2025–2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 62.6, in the 81st percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL—41.2
Week 2NE—50.5
Week 3CIN—49.6
Week 4CLE—49.5
Week 5IND—69.1
Week 6TB—40.7

Asante Samuel Jr. — common questions

What position does Asante Samuel Jr. play?
Asante Samuel Jr. is listed as a CB.
Which teams has Asante Samuel Jr. played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Asante Samuel Jr. has played for LAC (2021–2024), PIT (2025–2026).
Where did Asante Samuel Jr. go to college?
Asante Samuel Jr. played college football at Florida State.
When was Asante Samuel Jr. drafted?
Asante Samuel Jr. was selected in round 2, 47th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Asante Samuel Jr. scored?
Asante Samuel Jr. has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Asante Samuel Jr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
Asante Samuel Jr. rated 57.5 for 2026, the 72nd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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