3. Samuel was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons with the Chargers, starting 47 of the 50 games he played in. Samuel appeared in only four games in 2024 after dealing with injuries. In four seasons with the Chargers, he had six interceptions, 37 passes defensed and a fumble recovery.
4. Samuel played college football at Florida State where he appeared in 32 games. He recorded 96 tackles, 71 of them solo stops, 33 passes defensed, four interceptions, three tackles for a loss, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.
5. Samuel is the son of former NFL standout Asante Samuel Sr., but the younger takes great pride in creating his own legacy.