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  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel runs back an interception against the Indianapolis Colts. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE
  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel is introduced prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-US PRESSWIRE
  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel returns an interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-US PRESSWIRE
  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel (22) returns an interception 20 yards for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter of game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-US PRESSWIRE
  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel (22) returns an interception 20 yards for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter of game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-US PRESSWIRE
  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerbacks Asante Samuel (22) and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (23) watch from the sidelines during training camp. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE
  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel celebrates making an interception against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

    • Samuel signing autographs in August 2008
    Cornerback
    Date of birth: (1981-01-06) January 6, 1981 (age 31)
    Place of birth: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight: 185 lb (84 kg)
    College: Central Florida
    NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120
    Debuted in 2003 for the New England Patriots
    • New England Patriots (2003–2007)
    • Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2011)
    • Atlanta Falcons (2012–present)
    Roster status: Active
    • Football News First-team All-Independent (2001)
    • First-team All-MAC (2002)
    • 4× Pro Bowl (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
    • 3× All-Pro (2007, 2009, 2010)
    • 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
    • 3× AFC Champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
    • Co-NFL Interception Leader (2006) with Champ Bailey
    • Co-NFL Interception Leader (2009) with Darren Sharper, Charles Woodson, Jairus Byrd
    • NFC Interception Leader (2010)
    • New England Patriots All-2000s Team
    Tackles 368
    Sacks 0.0
    INTs 45
    Touchdowns 5
    Forced fumbles 6
    Stats at NFL.com

    Asante T. Samuel (born January 6, 1981) is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Florida. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

    An All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in 2007 and Pro Bowl selections in 2008, 2009 and 2010, Samuel won two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots and has reached the postseason eight of his first nine seasons in the National Football League. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles for four seasons.

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