Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State. Ranked #40 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 2 projection); LA Chargers drafted him in Round 2, pick 47.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
80STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | LAC | 9-8 | 2 | 11 | 31 | 84% | 75 |
| '22 | LAC | 10-7 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 93% | 87 |
| '23 | LAC | 5-12 | 2 | 13 | 51 | 96% | 94 |
| '24 | LAC | 11-6 | — | 2 | 11 | 98% | 97 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 6 | 37 | 138 | 93% | 88 | |
| '25 | PIT | 10-7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 55% | 47 |
| Career | — | 7 | 38 | 144 | 90% | 80 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'10 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
180 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.125"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
8.875"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.45 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
35"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
124"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.95 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.13 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
12 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Asante Samuel Jr. leads all CBs from the 2021 draft class in career interceptions.