Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Asante Samuel Jr.
Steelers· #22

AsanteSamuel Jr.

Cornerback

  • 5'10"
  • 180 lbs
  • Age 27
28
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
8
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Cornerback
Height
5'10"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
27
Born
October 3, 1999 · Sunrise, FL
College
Florida State
Experience
6th Season

Contract Details

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$4MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$4MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$4M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2021Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 47Overall
Florida StateCollegeLACDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
28Tackles
18Solo
10Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
8Pass DefT-6th NFL

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026PIT8280.008
2025PIT6100.011
2024LAC4130.002
Total642140.0746

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Porter and the Steelers were unable to come to terms on a long-term contract extension this weekend, so he's sitting this one out with a back injury, officially. He's been linked to trade rumors. Samuel signed with Pittsburgh last season, appearing in six regular-season games, including a trio of starts. He's past the neck issues that sidelined him for most of the previous two campaigns.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs CLEW100.001
Oct 25vs NOW760.000
Oct 18@ TBW520.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation