The Chargers selected Samuel in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Florida State. He appeared in just four games last season before landing on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
In his last full season (2023), Samuel posted career highs with 63 tackles (one for loss), two interceptions, and 13 passes defended over 17 games, per Pro Football Reference. That year, he also earned a career-best 73.9 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
It's worth noting that Samuel has displayed tackling inconsistency over his career. He has earned a PFF tackling grade of 42.7 or lower in three of his four NFL seasons, including a career-low 29.5 grade in 2024 after missing a career-high 14 tackles the previous year.
Across four NFL seasons, Samuel has recorded 176 tackles (three for loss), six interceptions, 37 passes defended, and one fumble recovery through 50 career games (47 starts).
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
These 7 49ers players are inactive vs. Eagles
The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Wild Card playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. These seven players will not suit up for the game. Inactives: LB Luke Gifford (quadricep) DL Kevin Givens RB Isaac Guerendo CB Chase... -
49ers vs. Eagles injury updates: George Kittle suffers Achilles injury
The San Francisco 49ers are facing the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in a Wild Card playoff game. Below are the latest in-game injury updates for the 49ers. This article will be updated in real time as new information becomes available. Players are listed in... -
49ers knock out Eagles: Rapid reactions
I did not believe the San Francisco 49ers defense would be able to slow down the Philadelphia Eagles offense. I was wrong. The defense allowed only 19 points and came up big in the end, keeping the Eagles out of the endzone to seal the 23-19 win. There were plenty of unlikely... -
San Francisco 49ers opponents for 2026 season announced
The 2026 opponents for the San Francisco 49ers have been announced. The 49ers finished third in the NFC West and will play a third-place schedule next season. The 49ers will have nine home games and will go on the road eight times. Here are the 2026 opponents: Home Las Vegas...