Asante Samuel

Total tackles:	439
Forced fumbles:	7
Fumble recoveries:	3
Pass deflections:	164
Interceptions:	51
Defensive touchdowns:	6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Asante Samuel
	Samuel with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008
No. 22
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	January 6, 1981; Accra, Ghana
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Boyd H. Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Florida)
College:	UCF (1999–2002)
NFL draft:	2003: 4th round, 120th pick
Career history
	New England Patriots (2003–2007); Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2011); Atlanta Falcons (2012–2013);
Career highlights and awards
	2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX); First-team All-Pro (2007); Second-team All-Pro (2009); 4× Pro Bowl (2007–2010); 2× NFL interceptions leader (2006, 2009); New England Patriots All-2000s Team; New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team; First-team All-MAC (2002); First-team All-Independent (2001); NFL record Most interception returns for touchdown in playoffs (4);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	439
Forced fumbles:	7
Fumble recoveries:	3
Pass deflections:	164
Interceptions:	51
Defensive touchdowns:	6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Asante Tyrell Samuel Sr. (born January 6, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Accra, Ghana and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He played college football for the UCF Knights and was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. Samuel also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. He led the NFL twice in interceptions, in 2006 and 2009, and is considered one of the all-time greatest Patriots and cornerbacks. He is the father of Asante Samuel Jr., a cornerback who was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers.