Asante Samuel Jr. remains unsigned as a free agent, nearing the second week after the 2025 NFL Draft. Given Samuel Jr.’s caliber, it’s expected he will soon find a new team, despite a less than stellar start to free agency. Fortunately for him, there is a team that needs to bolster its roster, having not adequately addressed the position in the draft and having commenced free agency quietly.

The Green Bay Packers are poised to sign Asante Samuel Jr. With a potential trade involving Jaire Alexander looming and underwhelming performances from existing cornerbacks, the Packers should aim to fortify their defense by enhancing the cornerback position with additional talent. This scenario presents an ideal opportunity for Asante Samuel Jr.

In terms of statistics, Samuel Jr.’s 2024 season was cut short due to a shoulder injury, limiting him to only four games where he allowed a 66.7% reception rate for 128 yards, managing just one pass breakup. This season didn’t fully reflect Samuel Jr.’s abilities.

Over his four-year career, he has conceded just 161 receptions for 2,109 yards, 791 of which were yards after the catch, and 14 touchdowns, despite being targeted 259 times. Conversely, Samuel Jr. has claimed nine interceptions and executed 30 pass breakups. Samuel Jr. showcases excellent instincts, consistently finding himself near the ball, and at 25 years old, he still has room to develop into a premier NFL cornerback.

As for his suitability for the Packers, one advantage is that Samuel Jr. and Jordan Love are represented by the same agent, following Samuel Jr.’s recent transition to Athletes First. Samuel Jr. would join a cornerback lineup that includes a dissatisfied Jaire Alexander, Keisean Nixon, and Nate Hobbs as the starters. Samuel Jr.’s skill would quickly earn him a starting position, potentially facilitating Green Bay’s decision to trade Alexander.

When Samuel Jr. entered the 2021 draft, the Packers had extensively scouted him and would have selected him in the second round if he had been available at pick 30. This situation offers them a chance to finally acquire him and rectify a secondary that allowed the eighth-highest completion percentage at 67.4% for 3,658 yards.