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Asante Samuel

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Position: CB
Jersey #: 22
Date of Birth: January 6, 1981
Height / Weight: 5'10" / 185 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 120 in 2003 by NE
First Team: NE (2003)
Last Team: ATL (2013)

Career Summary

Asante Samuel is a cornerback from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who starred at UCF and played 11 NFL seasons for New England, Philadelphia and Atlanta.

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Early Life

Samuel is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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High School

Samuel earned All-Broward County recognition from the Miami Herald after focusing on defense as a high school senior.

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College Career

Samuel played 45 games at UCF, recording 127 tackles, eight interceptions and 38 pass breakups. He also returned 63 punts for 673 yards.

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Path to the NFL

New England selected Samuel in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, 120th overall, and signed him in July 2003.

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NFL Career

Samuel played 157 regular-season games with 133 starts, totaling 51 interceptions, 160 passes defended and six interception-return touchdowns. He played for the Patriots from 2003-07, the Eagles from 2008-11 and the Falcons from 2012-13.

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Career Accomplishments

Samuel was a UCF team captain and 2002 first-team All-MAC selection. He entered the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015 and finished his NFL career as a four-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time Super Bowl champion.

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Playing Style

Samuel was a playmaking cornerback with return ability. At UCF, he established the school career record with 38 pass breakups and contributed as a punt and kickoff returner.

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