Asante Samuel

Quick Facts

Full Name	Asante Samuel
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 6, 1981(1981-01-06)
Age	43
Birthplace	Fort Lauderdale
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Capricorn

Asante Samuel Biography

Asante Samuel is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on January 6, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. NFL cornerback who twice led the league in interceptions during the 2006 and 2009 seasons.

He became teammates with Matt Ryan after being signed by the Atlanta Falcons in 2012.

On June 10, 2003, the New England Patriots signed Samuel to a four-year, $1.68 million contract.

The New England Patriots selected Samuel in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. The New England Patriots traded their fourth (128th overall) and fifth round (157th overall) picks to the Denver Broncos in exchange for Denver’s fourth round pick (120th overall) in order to draft Samuel. Samuel was the 16th cornerback drafted in 2003.

He married Jeniva Samuels and he has four children, Ashante, Amaya, Aleesa, and A.J.

Asante Samuel Net Worth

Asante Samuel is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Asante Samuel 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was named to the All-MAC team while playing for the University of Central Florida.

He was a three-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl Champion during his career.

Asante T. Samuel (born January 6, 1981) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at UCF, and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Samuel also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Asante Samuel height 5 ft 10 in Asante weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Asante Samuel Dating?

According to our records, Asante Samuel married to Jeniva Barrett Samuels. As of December 1, 2023, Asante Samuel’s is not dating anyone.

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On February 16, 2007, the Patriots placed the franchise tag on him. After holding out for most of the preseason, Samuel signed the one-year $7.79 million tender on August 27, 2007, to fulfill his obligation under the franchise tag. He was eligible for free agency again at the end of the 2007 season. According to The Boston Globe, if Samuel participated in 60% of the defensive snaps or the Patriots win 12 games, his contract stipulated that the team would not place the franchise tag on him for the following season. Samuel finished the 2007 regular season with six interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. During his franchised season, he was named to the 2008 Pro Bowl and helped lead the Patriots to Super Bowl XLII.

Facts & Trivia

Asante Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Asante Samuel celebrates birthday on January 6 of every year.

With nine interceptions in 2009, Samuel tied for second in Eagles history for interceptions in a season, with Don Burroughs (1960) and Ed “Bibbles” Bawel (1955).

Is Asante Samuel Jr related to Asante Samuel?

He played college football at Florida State and was drafted by the Chargers in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He is the son of former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel.

Is Asante Samuel in the Hall of Fame?

When the New England Patriots revealed the three 2022 finalists for induction into to the team’s Hall of Fame this week, former star cornerback Asante Samuel’s name was absent. But in the wake of the snub, Samuel has made sure his voice isn’t being forgotten.

Who did Asante Samuel play for in the NFL?

He was born in Accra, Ghana and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He played college football for the UCF Knights and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Samuel also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons.

Is Asante Samuel Ghanaian?

Samuel Asante (born 13 August 1989) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

What is Asante net worth?

What is Ashanti’s Net Worth? Ashanti is an American singer and actress who has a net worth of $5 million. Ashanti has had an incredibly successful career, making her one of the most famous women in the music industry.