The NFL draft is at the end of next month and The Arizona Cardinals, like all other NFL teams, are doing their homework on the prospects. With no NFL combine and with the world still affected by the pandemic, most predraft contact is still virtual.
One of the Cardinals’ biggest offseason needs is at cornerbacks. They are set to meet with one of the better cornerback prospects of the draft who has NFL bloodlines.
According to Justin Melo, they will meet with Florida State cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.
Updating this list: In addition to the teams listed below, #FSU CB Asante Samuel Jr. will meet with the #Titans #Saints, #Washington and #Cardinals. https://t.co/ZJ88D5wIFM
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) March 1, 2021
Samuel is projected as of right now to be a Day 2 selection.
He is listed at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds. He is believed to be best in man coverage, which the Cardinals use a lot of. He played three seasons for the Seminoles. In eight games in 2020, he had three interceptions and six pass breakups. He broke up 14 and had one interception in 2019.
He is a little undersized but played inside and out in college.
His father, who had almost the exact same height and weight, was a starting cornerback in the NFL and played 11 years. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro, playing for the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons.
Because of the positional value of a cornerback, Samuel potentially could be a first-round pick but the Cardinals probably would consider him for their pick in the second round, at least right now.
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