Asante Samuel was drafted No. 120 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft out of UCF. 157 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #120
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 157
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 744th at UCF
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Asante Samuel came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UCF
Mid-American at the draft
- Measurables
- 185 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
157 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
- Games played
- 157
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 744th among UCF picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3142% of career value
- Final season
- 201310 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 120
Who came off the board on either side of Asante Samuel.
Western Kentucky
Stanford
Mississippi State
Marshall
UCF in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from UCF
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Asante Samuel in the 2003 NFL Draft
Asante Samuel is a Defensive back out of UCF selected No. 120 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft. 157 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value UCF has produced 53 NFL draft picks since 1987.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Asante Samuel drafted?
Asante Samuel was selected No. 120 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/asante-samuel.
What college did Asante Samuel play for?
Asante Samuel played college football at UCF in the Mid-American. See every UCF draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucf-knights.
How did Asante Samuel's NFL career turn out?
157 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/asante-samuel.