Curtis Samuel is an American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL season. The Carolina Panthers selected Samuel 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. Over eight seasons in the NFL, he has played in 105 games, starting 59, recording 348 receptions for 3,636 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns, as per Pro Football Reference. Further, he also had 126 attempts for 729 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, as of January 2025.
Samuel went to Erasmus High School and also ran track along with football. He recorded 1,461 rushing 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, as per Ohio State's official website. Graduating in 2014 as a four-star recruit, he joined the Ohio State Buckeyes and was named the 2015 CFP 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, as per ESPN.
What is Curtis Samuel's 40 time?
According to NFL Combine Results, Samuel completed the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds and the 20-yard split in 2.56 seconds at the 2017 NFL Combine. He also participated in several other on-field drills, recording a vertical leap of 37 inches and a broad jump of 9 feet 11 inches.
| Test Type | Test Results |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.55 seconds |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.33 seconds |
| Three-Cone Drill | 7.09 seconds |
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 January 2025. He was born on August 11, 1996, in Brooklyn, New York.
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 recorded a 40-time of 4.31 seconds.
