Asante T. Samuel (born January 6, 1981) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Central Florida (UCF), and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. An All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in 2007 and Pro Bowl selections in 2008, 2009 and 2010, Samuel won two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots and has reached the postseason eight of his first nine seasons in the NFL. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles for four seasons and the Atlanta Falcons for two seasons.