Asante Samuel Jr.
Mike Hughes
VS
2–1
categories
Jr. leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
186
316
7
4
38
34
The verdict
Jr. holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (interceptions (career), passes defended (career)). Hughes answers in tackles (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Jr. · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Hughes · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Asante Samuel Jr.
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Mike Hughes
$5.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMike Hughes is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Mike Hughes carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +0% over five years).