Asante Samuel

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Asante Samuel | CBComplete player profile
Full Name: Asante Samuel
Born: January 6, 1981 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Height: 5-10
Weight: 185 lbs.
Age: 26
Pos: CB
Experience: 4 years
College: UCF
Drafted: Year:2003 Round:4 Pick:23, Patriots

Insider Analysis
Grade 79
Expert's Take
Samuel was designated the Patriots' franchise player coming off the best season of his four year career. He was statistically the toughest defensive back in the league to throw against, with 65 tackles, 10 interceptions and 24 deflections. Samuel has adequate size with very good athletic ability and excellent instincts. He has good speed but appears to be more quick than fast. He plays with great anticipation and reaction, reads quickly and jumps patterns as receivers come out of their breaks. He has very good foot agility and quickness, and he can plant and close with excellent burst. He plays with good balance and body position and rarely gets out-maneuvered. Samuel has shown very good ball skills and plays with confidence when the ball is in the air. He is competitive and a solid tackler but would not be considered explosive in run support. He uses his hands well to re-route receivers and keeps leverage while patterns develop. Samuel competes well with all receivers but does not have great height to shut down the bigger athletes on the outside. He was exceptional at the right corner position and a solid contributor on special teams for the Patriots in 2006.