Curtis Samuel, a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, was drafted by the Carolina Panthers as the 40th pick in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. After four seasons with the Panthers, he signed with the Washington Commanders in 2021 and eventually with the Buffalo Bills in March 2024. In over eight seasons with the NFL, he has played in 104 games, starting 59, recording 341 receptions for 3,584 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns. Further, he also had 126 attempts for 729 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
Samuel went to Erasmus High School and also ran track along with football. He ran for 1,461 yards and 17 touchdowns in his senior year, averaging 15.8 yards per rush. He received an invitation to the All-American Bowl and was awarded the 2013 New York Gatorade Player of the Year. Graduating in 2014 as a four-star recruit, he joined the Ohio State Buckeyes and was named the 2015 NFL National Champion, 2016 first-team All-American, and 2016 first-team All-Big Ten. He is the only player in Ohio State history to ever accumulate more than 1,000 career yards in both receiving and running. In his three seasons at college, he had 172 attempts for 1,286 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
What is Curtis Samuel's 40 time?
Curtis Samuel completed the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds at the 2017 NFL Combine, along with other drills, a vertical jump of 37 inches, a broad jump of 9 feet 11 inches and 18 bench press repetitions. (as per the official NFL website)
According to the NFL, he has a prospect grade of 6.20, meaning he "will eventually be an average starter." Further, he had a production score of 74 with a 19th 2017 combine wide receiver ranking and an athleticism score of 89 with an eighth ranking. His total was 81, with a seventh ranking.
The 2017 NFL Combine test results of Curtis Samuel are as follows:
| Test Type | Test Results |
| Height | 5 ft 10+5⁄8 in (1.79 m) |
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Arm Length | 31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
| Hand Span | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.31 seconds |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.55 seconds |
| 20-Yard Split | 2.56 seconds |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.33 seconds |
| Three-Cone Drill | 7.09 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 37 in (0.94 m) |
| Broad Jump | 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
| Bench Press | 18 reps |
| Wonderlic | 22 |
Curtis Samuel's physical attributes
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches or 180 m |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Age | 28 years old (August 11, 1996) |
Curtis Samuel's height
Curtis Samuel stands 5 feet 11 inches or 180 cm tall.
Curtis Samuel's weight
Curtis Samuel weighs 195 pounds or 88 kg.
Curtis Samuel's age
Curtis Samuel is 28 years old as of December 2024. He was born on August 11, 1996.
FAQs on Curtis Samuel
A. No, Curtis Samuel is not related to the San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
A. Curtis Samuel was drafted by the Carolina Panthers as the 40th pick in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
A. Curtis Samuel attended the Ohio State University from 2014 to 2017.
A. Curtis Samuel has 329 receptions as of week 7 of the 2024 season.
A. Curtis Samuel has 3,475 receiving yards as of week 7 of the 2024 season.
