The son of former Patriots star Asante Samuel, Asante Samuel Jr. hails from from Sunrise, Florida where he starred at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, the same national powerhouse attended by his teammate Joey Bosa. By the end of his prep career, Samuel was a four-star recruit, the nation’s No. 25 overall prospect, and an Under Armour All-American. He won two state titles in his sophomore and junior campaigns and finished his career with a semifinal placement as a senior.
As a true freshman for the Florida State Seminoles, Samuel played in 12 games with three starts coming in the final four games of the season.