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AsanteSamuel Jr.

CBCB#22PIT Steelers

5'10" • 180lbs • 27y/o

Overall Grade '26: 54.5; 71st/97 - CBs
Snap Count '26: 411; 20th/166 - CBs
Interceptions '26: 0; 40th/97 - CBs
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Asante

Samuel Jr.

#22

PIT Steelers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026

Asante Samuel Jr. is a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 54.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 71st among 97 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 56.3 ranked 63rd among 97 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 50.3 ranked 77th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Samuel Jr. broke up 5 passes in coverage. He allowed a 113.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 21 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 22 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

32nd/97 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

40th/97 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

48th/97 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

70th/97 CBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

113.3

Yards per Reception Allowed

14.3

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

411

Run Defense Snaps

149

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

262

AsanteSamuel Jr.

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