Английская Википедия:Asante Samuel Jr.
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Asante Samuel Jr. (born October 3, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State[1] and was selected by the Chargers in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.[2]
Early years
Samuel was born on October 3, 1999, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida[3] to Asante Samuel Sr. and Candice Doe.[4] Samuel credits his grandmother, Christine Samuel, for helping raise him and being an important person in his life.[5] When he was 14, his mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor.[6] Following surgery, his mother recovered from the brain tumor.[7]
Samuel played high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[8] He was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and committed to Florida State to play college football.[9][10]
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College career
As a sophomore in 2019, Samuel was named to the third-team All-ACC team after recording 48 tackles, one interception, and 14 pass breakups.[11][12] As a junior in 2020, he was named to the first-team All-ACC team.[13]
Professional career
Samuel was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round (47th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.[14] On May 12, 2021, Samuel signed with the Chargers on a deal worth just over $7 million.[15] He recorded his first career interception in week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys.[16] He was Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in back-to-back weeks, weeks 2 and 3.[17] As a rookie, he appeared in and started 12 games. He finished with 43 total tackles (33 solo), two interceptions, and 11 passes defended.[18]
Samuel recorded his first interception of the 2022 season in week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders.[19] In the 2022 season, Samuel appeared in all 17 games and started 15. He finished with 57 total tackles (48 solo), two interceptions, and 11 passes defended.[20] In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Samuel recorded three interceptions in the first half in the team’s 31-30 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.[21][22]
Personal life
He is the son of former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel.[23]
References
External links
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