Watch: Chargers CB Asante Samuel Jr. picks up first NFL interception

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. intercepted a pass for the first time in his NFL career on Sunday.

One of the reasons why the Chargers drafted cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. was because of his ability to always be around the football.

Samuel displayed that in the first quarter of the preseason exhibition against the 49ers, as the rookie picked off quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on a ball intended to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

Aiyuk had Samuel beat but Garoppolo threw it a bit too high and he capitalized as it came off of his fingertips.

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