Asante Samuel Jr. Pittsburgh Steelers · #22
Asante Samuel Jr. is a Cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, drafted 47th overall, 2021. In 2026 he recorded 11 tackles.
Asante Samuel Jr. — the report card
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Where Asante Samuel Jr. stands
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How the model sees Asante Samuel Jr.
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Asante Samuel Jr. career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | PD | INT | FF | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 57 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 63 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 60 | 197 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
The Lab
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Are the Pittsburgh Steelers built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Asante Samuel Jr.
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Asante Samuel Jr.
Turning pro
Drafted 47th overall, 2021 as a Cornerback.
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Asante Samuel Jr. is a Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, drafted 47th overall, 2021.
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Across 6 seasons (2021–2026) he has recorded 197 tackles, 0 sacks and 7 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 11 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
- Draft
- 47th overall, 2021
- Born
- Sunrise, FL
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #22
Asante Samuel Jr. is from Sunrise, FL and is 27 years old. He was drafted 47th overall, 2021 and plays cornerback at 5' 10", 180 lbs.
Over 6 seasons (2021–2026) he has recorded 197 tackles, 0 sacks and 7 interceptions. Samuel is currently on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster.
Asante Samuel Jr. is a rotational starter in the secondary who has recorded 197 tackles with 7 interceptions and 41 passes defensed across 6 seasons (2021–2026).
Asante Samuel Jr. — frequently asked
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