Curtis Samuel, a Buffalo Bills wide receiver, was born on August 11, 1996. The Carolina Panthers picked him with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. After four seasons with the Panthers, he joined the Washington Commanders in 2021. He switched his jersey number to 4 for the 2023 season. He made 62 receptions for 613 yards and four touchdowns in the 2023 season. He recorded 100 receiving yards in a single game against the Cowboys in Week 12. After that, in March 2024, he signed with the Buffalo Bills. As of December 2024, he has made 104 appearances and had 341 receptions for 3,584 yards and 23 touchdowns, according to Pro Football Reference. He also had 126 attempts for 729 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
During his senior year at Erasmus High School, Samuel won the 2013 New York Gatorade Player of the Year title and was invited to the All-American Bowl. He joined the Ohio State Buckeyes as a four-star recruit in 2014 and went on to win the 2015 NFL National Championship, the 2016 first-team All-American, and the 2016 first-team All-Big Ten. During his three seasons in college, he had 172 rushing attempts for 1,286 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Who are Curtis Samuel’s parents?
Curtis Samuel’s parents are Nicole Samuel, stepfather Roy Armstead and biological father Curtis Council, according to his Ohio State Buckeye biography. However, no further information is available about them.
At Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, New York, Samuel ran track and played running back for the Dutchmen football team. He ran for 1,047 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior, averaging 11.5 yards per carry. In 2012, he received the title of New York Daily News City Player of the Year.
At the New York State track and field championships, Samuel won the 55-meter race in a scorching 6.44 seconds. He was a successful running back who also scored two punt return touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns. He ran for 1,461 yards and 17 touchdowns in his senior year, averaging 15.8 yards per rush.
FAQs on Curtis Samuel
A. Curtis Samuel completed the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds at the 2017 NFL Combine.
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 has 341 receptions as of December 2024, according to Pro Football Reference.
A. Curtis Samuel's average annual salary is $8 million as per his three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, according to Spotrac.
A. Curtis Samuel is 28 years old as of December 2024. He was born on August 11, 1996.