The $12 million net worth of Asante Samuel, an American professional football player, is widely known.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1981, Asante Samuel played college ball at the University of Central Florida.
In 2001, he was selected for the first-team All-Independent team, and in 2002, he was named to the first-team All-MAC squad.
In the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, Samuel was chosen by the New England Patriots as the 120th overall pick.
He was a cornerback for the Patriots from 2003 to 2007, then the Philadelphia Eagles from 2008 to 2011, and finally the Atlanta Falcons from 2012 to 2013. After being released early in 2014, he became a free agent.
Samuel was a four-time Pro Bowler in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, and was a three-time All-Pro in 2007, 2009, and 2010.
During his time with the Patriots, he won two Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXVIII and Super Bowl XXXIX).
He was a member of three AFC Championship teams in 2003, 2004, and 2007, and also led the NFL in interceptions in 2006 and 2009, as well as the NFC in 2010.
Throughout his career, Samuel has recorded 433 tackles, 51 interceptions, seven forced fumbles, and six touchdowns.