Asante Samuel
26-Year-Old
Free Agent
2025 Defense Stats
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Signed a four-year, $7.22 million contract with the Chargers in May of 2021.
Cleared for football activities
Samuel (back) is set to meet with teams this week after fully recovering from spinal fusion surgery in April, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Samuel was dealing with a stinger injury in both shoulders toward the tail end of the 2024 season as a member of the Chargers, which was severe enough for him to require surgery. The 2021 second-rounder has been cleared to engage in football activities and should garner interest from teams in need of depth at cornerback.
Samuel was dealing with a stinger injury in both shoulders toward the tail end of the 2024 season as a member of the Chargers, which was severe enough for him to require surgery. The 2021 second-rounder has been cleared to engage in football activities and should garner interest from teams in need of depth at cornerback.
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Measurables Review
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How do Asante Samuel's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
180 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secShuttle Time
4.09 secCone Drill
6.98 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
12 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
30.13 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There's a lot riding on Samuel in his fourth professional season as the cash-strapped Chargers let multi-year starter Michael Davis leave via free agency and didn't select any rookie defensive backs until Day 3 of the 2024 draft. As a result, the 24-year-old will be the team's most experienced starting cornerback despite struggling frequently in 2023 as the de-facto top option, when he logged 63 tackles and two picks in 17 regular-season contests. A Jim Harbaugh-led defense has typically been successful in the NFL, but it'll be interesting to see if Samuel's abilities at corner will prove up to the task.
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Will have CT scan in October
Samuel will undergo a CT scan in October to ensure his spinal fusion surgery was successful, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Underwent neck surgery
Samuel (neck/shoulder) underwent neck surgery in April, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Medical concern limiting interest
Samuel (neck/shoulder) remains unsigned and has a "medical concern" that's impacting teams' interest in him, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
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Provides offseason update
Samuel (shoulder) has been dealing with "stinger symptoms," which caused him to miss the majority of the 2024 season, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Not expected to play Week 13
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Samuel (shoulder) to play Sunday against the Falcons, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Hoping to return midseason
Samuel is hoping to sign with a team in October, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Samuel is set to undergo a CT scan that month to ensure that the neck surgery he underwent in April was successful, and he should gain medical clearance to resume his career afterward. It's unclear what type of football shape he'll be in, but the veteran cornerback could be able to return to the field quickly. Samuel has been in touch with several teams this offseason, including the Saints, Cardinals and Dolphins.
Samuel is set to undergo a CT scan that month to ensure that the neck surgery he underwent in April was successful, and he should gain medical clearance to resume his career afterward. It's unclear what type of football shape he'll be in, but the veteran cornerback could be able to return to the field quickly. Samuel has been in touch with several teams this offseason, including the Saints, Cardinals and Dolphins.