Asante Samuel
Date of birth	January 6, 1981 (1981-01-06) (age 26)
Place of birth	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Position(s)	Cornerback
College	Central Florida
NFL Draft	2003 / Round 4 / Pick 120
Stats
Statistics	NFL.com
Team(s)
2003-present	New England Patriots

Asante Samuel (born January 6, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Samuel was drafted from the University of Central Florida by the Patriots in 2003. January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 359 days (360 in leap years) remaining. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Broward Established 27 March 1911 Government  - Type Commission-Manager  - Mayor Jim Naugle Area  - City  36. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... In American football, each team has 11 players on the field at one time. ... A cornerback (also referred to as a corner) is a position in American and Canadian football, more broadly classified as a defensive back. ... This is a list of athletic conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... The University of Central Florida is a university located in Orlando, Florida, and is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. ... The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players. ... The 2003 NFL Draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players, took place on April 26 and April 27, 2003. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present) American Football... January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 359 days (360 in leap years) remaining. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Nickname: Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Broward Established 27 March 1911 Government  - Type Commission-Manager  - Mayor Jim Naugle Area  - City  36. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... A cornerback (also referred to as a corner) is a position in American and Canadian football, more broadly classified as a defensive back. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present) American Football... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... The University of Central Florida is a university located in Orlando, Florida, and is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

High school career

Samuel attended Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. As a junior quarterback, he threw for 1,800 yards, and rushed for 500 yards. As a senior, Samuel concentrated on defense, and earned All-State honors, and finished his senior year with 4 interceptions and 75 tackles. Samuel also handled kicking and punting duties.^[1] Boyd H. Anderson High School (located at 3050 Northwest 41 Street in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida) is a high school in Broward County, Florida. ... Location of Lauderdale Lakes in Broward County in State of Florida Lauderdale Lakes is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ...

College career

Samuel attended the University of Central Florida, and finished his career with 127 tackles (102 solo, 25 assisted), 8 interceptions, and a school-record 38 passes deflected (the previous record was 34 deflections). Samuel also returned 63 punts for 673 yards, for an average of 10.7 yards per return.^{[citation needed]} The University of Central Florida is a university located in Orlando, Florida, and is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. ... Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. ... In Canadian or American football, an interception occurs when a quarterbacks pass is caught by a player on the opposing team. ... In American football a Pass deflected, also known as a Pass defensed, is an incomplete pass that is caused by a defensive player. ... Todd Sauerbrun punts the ball for the Carolina Panthers. ... A yard (abbreviation: yd) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

NFL career

In the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft, with the 120th overall pick, Samuel was drafted by the Patriots along with Ty Warren, Eugene Wilson, and Dan Koppen. The 2003 NFL Draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players, took place on April 26 and April 27, 2003. ... Tyron Markeith Warren (born February 6, 1981 in Bryan, Texas) is a defensive end for the New England Patriots. ... William Eugene Wilson is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the states eighty-second House district, including constituents in Ashe and Watauga counties. ... Dan Koppen (born September 12, 1979 in Dubuque, Iowa) is an American football player who is the starting center for the New England Patriots of the NFL. After attending Boston College, the hometown Patriots selected him in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft with the 164th overall choice. ...

At the start of the 2004 season, the Patriots' starting corners were Tyrone Poole and Ty Law. After both were sidelined by injuries, Samuel became a starter, and actually started for the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX. Since December 2004, Samuel has started every game in which he has played. Tyrone Poole, (born February 3, 1972 in La Grange, Georgia, United States), is an American Football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Tajuan Law, best known as Ty Law, (born February 10, 1974 in the Pittsburgh suburb of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania) is an American football cornerback who currently plays with the Kansas City Chiefs. ... Date February 6, 2005 Stadium ALLTEL Stadium City Jacksonville, Florida MVP Deion Branch, Wide receiver Favorite Patriots by 7 National anthem Combined choirs of the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S...

In 2006, the Patriots began the season with Samuel and Ellis Hobbs at cornerback. By the end of the regular season, Samuel had intercepted a career-high 10 passes, which put him in a tie for first in the NFL this season (with Champ Bailey of the Broncos); the mark is the second-best ever for a Patriot (in 1964 Ron Hall had 11). Samuel tied the Patriots' mark for most interceptions in a game when he picked off three passes in a week 12 game against the Chicago Bears. Samuel was recently selected as an alternate for the 2007 Pro Bowl. Ellis Hobbs (born May 16, 1983 in Niagara Falls, New York!) is an American football cornerback for the NFLs New England Patriots. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... The 2007 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl is scheduled to take place on February 10, 2007, at 1:00 p. ...

He intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown twice in the 2007 NFL Playoffs once against the New York Jets to clinch their 1st round victory and then in the AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts to extend the lead to 21-3. City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green, the Green and White Team colors Hunter Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Woody Johnson General manager Mike Tannenbaum League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... AFC Championship Game is a football game played every year to determine the champion of the American Football Conference of the National Football League. ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Team colors Royal Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue [1] League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970-2001) AFC South...

On February 16, 2007, the Patriots placed the franchise tag on him. The Patriots have until mid-July to sign Samuel to a long-term contract extension. If not, Samuel can only accept his 1-year franchise tag tender or become a free agent. February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Every year each National Football League team is allowed to designate a player who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent as a franchise player. ...

On April 4, 2007, Samuel told Adam Schefter of the NFL Network "I'm not happy anymore and things are not going well." Schefter also reported Samuel will request a trade or holdout if he does not receive a long-term deal.[1] This came less than a month after Samuel told Butch Stearns of WFXT in Boston on March 11 that the prospect of a long-term contract was "looking good." [2] According to ESPN, Samuel will miss the Patriots mandatory mini-camp and training camp and will not return until Week 10. April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... NFL Network is an American specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League (NFL) and is also shown in Canada and Mexico. ... WFXT, channel 25, is an owned-and-operated station of the News Corporation-owned Fox Broadcasting Company, based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... March 11 is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (71st in leap years). ...

Trivia

• As a child, Samuel idolized Bruce Lee. [3]

• Samuel has returned three interceptions for touchdowns in the playoffs, tying him for the most in NFL history with former Oakland Raider Willie Brown.

• He has a tattoo that says "Get Paid" on his chest.

• Samuel increased his 40 yard dash time from 5.4 seconds during his sophomore year of high school to 4.3 seconds entering the NFL.^[2]

• Samuel's top receiver in high school, Todd Devoe, later played for the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos.^[3]

• In high school, Samuel was a friend and teammate of future NFL defensive back Benny Sapp.^[4]

• 10 minutes before Samuel's final high school game, he replaced his team's injured starting quarterback. Samuel threw two touchdown passes, intercepted two more, and rushed for 80 yards. He also returned punts and kickoffs.^[5]

• In a stunning act of selfishness Asante Samuel couldn't even be bothered to show up at the funeral of Teammate Marquise Hill... This no doubt shows how self centered he really is.

• Nicknamed "Asante the Selfish" in high school.^[6]

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External links

• ESPN.com's Asante Samuel profile