Asante Samuel, Jr, CB FSU - Discussion

[Bolt-O]

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[Bolt-O]

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[MagicMamba88]

Chargers Second Round Draft Pick CB Asante Samuel Jr. College Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46YrdTJ-cYs

[BoltUp InLA]

This was an extremely nice value second round pick!! In my opinion he has first round talent all day long and was overly knocked for lack of length..

[Hard Charger]

What happened to character? We just picked a thief.

A thief??? What... Stealing footballs!!!

HC

[like54ninjas]

Chargers Second Round Draft Pick CB Asante Samuel Jr. College Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46YrdTJ-cYs

[MagicMamba88]

Admin edited the post because the video is blocked that way

[jubei]

good pedigree

[SDBORN]

Finally checking in.. Like out picks so far.

Damn we got some speed at corner with Samuel and Davis.

[Formula 21]

While Samuel's 4.45 40-yard dash time ranks in the 62nd percentile, his 10-yard split (1.50) ranks in the 91st. That instant acceleration shows up all over his tape and is vital if he is to become a top-tier NFL player, in much the same way that it was for his father.

PFF

[Formula 21]

With the 2021 NFL Draft approaching, the Cleveland Browns will have their own tastes and board based on what they are trying to do in every phase of the game. Based on what is known about what they want to do, some prospects stand out as fits including Asante Samuel Jr, corner out of Florida State

Age: Unavailable. Declared as a true junior.

Height: 5'10 1/8"

Weight: 180 pounds (Pro Day)



Arm Length: 30 1/8"

40-Yard Dash: 4.41

Vertical: 35"

Broad Jump: 10'4"

Shuttle: 4.09

3-Cone: 6.98

It's possible times might be slightly faster than they would be at the combine, but his height, weight, arm length, which were all something teams wanted to see, and jumps should be pretty safe, all of which are fine. He shows excellent athleticism on tape.

Production: 23 solo tackles (7.2 percent), 6 pass deflections (28.2 percent), 3 interceptions in the 2020 season.

Samuel is tall enough to play the boundary corner, but plays bigger than his size would suggest. Forceful at the point of attack, he can jam receivers and control them trying to release into their route, snuffing out the play before it starts. He possesses both the agility and long speed to run with most receivers he will face.

Samuel has a ton of experience both in tight as well as off coverage, playing both man and zone. He breaks on the ball well and is strong enough to contest receptions.

As a tackler, Samuel is fantastic when it comes to wrapping up and delivering a blow. He has the capacity to deliver impact hits that knock the ball carrier back or stop them in their tracks. However, he too often leaves his feet in the process which occasionally causes him to miss tackles he shouldn't.

[Formula 21]

Given his name and collegiate production, Asante Samuel Jr. didn't need much help in the hype department.

He boosted his stock at his pro day anyway.

Samuel checked all the boxes, measuring at 5'10", 180 pounds with a 4.45-second 40-yard dash. He also interviewed well.

"I've played outside all my life. I feel like I'm a dominant corner on the outside," he said when asked about where he should play in the NFL. "I'm the same size as Jaire Alexander. Size doesn't matter. It's about the heart and dog mentality on the field."

Size didn't matter in college, as Samuel posted 97 tackles, 29 passes defensed and four interceptions over 31 games. Following a similar trajectory to Antoine Winfield Jr. last year as far as name recognition goes, he figures to be a high pick.

Verdict: Buying