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Asante
Samuel Jr.

#22

PIT Steelers

5'10"

180lbs

26y/o

Overall Grade '26

48.2

55th/72 - CBs

Snap Count '26

36th/117 - CBs

Interceptions '26

6th/72 - CBs

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Asante

Samuel Jr.

#22

PIT Steelers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/20/2026

Asante Samuel Jr. is a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 48.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 55th among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 56.5 ranked 44th among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 46.0 ranked 60th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Samuel Jr. broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 87.5 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 1 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 1 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Pittsburgh Steelers

2025 - Present

Los Angeles Chargers

2021 - 2024

Florida State Seminoles

2018 - 2020

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

65th/72 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

6th/72 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

11th/72 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

57th/72 CBs

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

87.5

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Asante
Samuel Jr.

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