Asante Samuel Jr.
Asante Samuel Jr. is a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing #22. Asante played college football at Florida State and was drafted in 2021 (round 2, pick 47). Listed at 5'10" and 180 lb.
Asante Samuel Jr.: facts
- Team
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Position
- Defensive back (DB)
- Jersey number
- #22
- College
- Florida State
- Draft
- 2021, round 2, pick 47 (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Born
- October 3, 1999 (age 27)
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 180 lb
- Rookie season
- 2021
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2021 draft picks in our database.
Asante Samuel Jr.: career by team
Asante is an NFL Grid answer for Chargers and Steelers.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Other Steelers defensive backs
- Brandin EcholsDB · #26 · Kentucky
- Chuck ClarkDB · #21 · Virginia Tech
- Cory Trice Jr.DB · #27 · Purdue
- D'Shawn JamisonDB · #38 · Texas
- DeShon ElliottDB · #25 · Texas
- Donte KentDB · #34 · Central Michigan
- Jabrill PeppersDB · #40 · Michigan
- Jalen RamseyDB · #5 · Florida State
Also from Florida State
- Azareye'h ThomasDB · Jets
- Bobby HartOL · Chargers
- Braden FiskeDL · Rams
- Brian BurnsLB · Giants
- Cam AkersRB · Seahawks
- Derrick NnadiDL · Chiefs
- Derwin JamesDB · Chargers
- Dustin HopkinsK · Browns
Drafted near Asante in 2021
- Tre'von MoehrigRound 2, pick 43 · DB
- Walker LittleRound 2, pick 45 · OL
- Jackson CarmanRound 2, pick 46 · OL
- Aaron BanksRound 2, pick 48 · OL
- Rondale MooreRound 2, pick 49 · WR
- Azeez OjulariRound 2, pick 50 · LB
Asante Samuel Jr.: questions
What team does Asante Samuel Jr. play for?
Asante Samuel Jr. is on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster (AFC North) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 22.
What position does Asante Samuel Jr. play?
Defensive back (DB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Asante Samuel Jr. go to college?
Florida State. 53 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Asante Samuel Jr. drafted?
In 2021, round 2, pick 47, by the Los Angeles Chargers.
How tall is Asante Samuel Jr.?
5'10" (70 inches), 180 lb.
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