Stanford Samuels III

Stanford Lapolean Samuels III (born February 23, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Florida State.

Stanford Samuels III
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Samuels in college at Florida State
No. 3 – Philadelphia Stars
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-23) February 23, 1999
Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Charles W. Flanagan
(Pembroke Pines, Florida)
College:Florida State
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Total tackles:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

Samuels grew up in Hollywood, Florida and attended Charles W. Flanagan High School.[1] As a senior, Samuels was named the Broward County Defensive Player of the Year and played in the 2016 Under Armour All-America Game.[2] A consensus top-five cornerback in his recruiting class, Samuels committed to play college football at Florida State, his father's alma mater, over offers from Alabama, Michigan, and Georgia.[3][4]

College career

Samuels enrolled early at Florida State to participate in spring practices.[5][6] Samuels played in all 13 of Florida State's games as a true freshman, registering 27 tackles with a sack five passes defended and two interceptions.[7] He moved to safety and started the final 11 games of his sophomore season, finishing the year with 58 tackles (one for a loss), four interceptions and four pass breakups.[8][9][10] As a junior, he moved back to cornerback and started all 12 of the Seminoles' games and made 60 tackles (1.5 for loss), two interceptions and seven passes defended and was named honorable mention All-ACC.[11] Following the end of the season Samuels announced he would forgo his senior year at Florida State in order to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.[12]

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Samuels signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2020, shortly after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL Draft.[13] He was waived on September 5, 2020,[14] and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[15] He was elevated to the active roster on November 5 and 14 for the team's weeks 9 and 10 games against the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[16][17] On January 25, 2021, Samuels signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers.[18] He was released on August 18, 2021.[19]

Chicago Bears

On January 5, 2022, Samuels was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.[20]

Las Vegas Raiders

On May 16, 2022, Samuels signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[21] He was released on July 11, 2022.[22]

Philadelphia Stars

Samuels signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL on November 17, 2022.[23]

NFL career statistics
Regular season statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombTotalAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2020GB 203300.0000000000
Career203300.0000000000
Source: NFL.com

Personal life

Samuels' father, Stanford Samuels Jr., also played football at Florida State and professionally in the Canadian Football League.[24]

References
  1. Kirpilani, Sanjay (March 5, 2016). "4-Star Stanford Samuels III Talks Recruitment, FSU Legacy and Decision Timeline". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. Jordan, Jason (October 18, 2016). "Flanagan's (Fla.) Stanford Samuels III receives honorary Under Armour All-America jersey". USA Today. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  3. Deen, Safid (January 31, 2017). "Meet: Stanford Samuels III". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  4. "Five-star CB Stanford Samuels III commits to Florida State". Sports Illustrated. June 16, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  5. Fernandez, Andre (December 13, 2016). "Flanagan football trio signs early with FBS schools". The Miami Herald. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  6. Sonnone, Brendan (December 10, 2016). "Stanford Samuels says sole focus is recruiting stars for FSU". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  7. Nee, Chris (February 27, 2020). "Stanford Samuels measures in at the NFL Combine". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  8. McGahee III, Wayne (August 17, 2018). "Florida State defensive back Stanford Samuels III embracing his move to field safety". USA Today. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  9. "Stanford Samuels III the most important player in the FSU secondary". Tallahassee Democrat. July 26, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  10. "FSU CB Stanford Samuels III leaves early, declares for NFL draft". The Morning Call. December 26, 2019. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  11. Torres, Luis (December 26, 2019). "FSU CB Stanford Samuels III declares for NFL draft". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  12. "FSU cornerback Stanford Samuels III leaving early for NFL Draft". Tallahassee Democrat. December 26, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  13. "Packers agree to terms with rookie free agents". Packers.com. April 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  14. "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  15. "Packers sign 14 players to practice squad". Packers.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  16. "Packers elevate four players for 49ers game". Packers.com. November 5, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  17. "Packers activate LB Christian Kirksey from injured reserve". APNews.com. November 14, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  18. "Packers sign 10 free agents". Packers.com. January 25, 2021. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  19. "Packers sign QB Jake Dolegala". Packers.com. August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  20. Nebel, Maddox (January 6, 2022). "Former Florida State defensive back signs with Chicago Bears". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  21. Nee, Chris (May 16, 2022). "Las Vegas Raiders add DB Stanford Samuels III". 247Sports. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  22. Williams, Charean (July 11, 2022). "Raiders waive Sanford Samuels III". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  23. @USFLStars (November 17, 2022). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved November 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  24. Sonnone, Brendan (January 12, 2017). "Replacing White: The case for Stanford Samuels III". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
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