Stanford Samuels Jr. facts for kids

Stanford Samuels Jr. was born on July 27, 1980. He is a former professional Canadian football player who played as a cornerback. Today, he works as a recruiting coordinator for the Louisville Cardinals football team.

Samuels started his professional journey when he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts in 2004. He played college football for Florida State. Throughout his career, he also played for teams like the Edmonton Eskimos, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Montreal Alouettes.

Playing Football: Stanford's Journey

Starting with the Colts

After the 2004 NFL draft, Stanford Samuels Jr. was not chosen by any team right away. However, he soon signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He joined their training camp, but was later released before the regular season began.

First Time with the Blue Bombers

In 2005, Samuels joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Canada. He played his first game for Winnipeg against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played in almost all of the team's games that season, showing off his skills. He was one of the top players on the team for making tackles and recovering fumbles.

In 2006, Samuels continued to play well for Winnipeg. Even though he missed some games due to injuries, he was still a key player. He helped his team by knocking down passes and making interceptions. He even blocked a punt during a game, which was a big play for his team.

Time with the Edmonton Eskimos

After his first time with the Blue Bombers, Samuels signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. He played 14 games for them, continuing to make many tackles and knock down passes. He also made an interception during his time with Edmonton. He left the Eskimos after their 2008 training camp.

Back with the Blue Bombers

Stanford Samuels Jr. returned to the Blue Bombers in July 2008. He quickly became an important player again, leading the team in fumble recoveries and ranking second in interceptions. He played with them until February 2009.

Playing for the Montreal Alouettes

In February 2009, Samuels signed with the Montreal Alouettes. He played for them for a couple of seasons before being released in July 2010.

Coaching Football: A New Role

After his playing career, Stanford Samuels Jr. started coaching.

Coaching at Florida State

In 2019, he returned to his old college, Florida State, as a defensive assistant coach. This was a great way for him to share his knowledge with new players.

Coaching at Florida Atlantic

In 2020, he moved to Florida Atlantic and became the team's cornerbacks coach. In this role, he helped train and guide the players who play the cornerback position.

Coaching at Louisville

Since 2022, Samuels has been working with the Louisville Cardinals. He is now their recruiting coordinator, which means he helps find and bring new talented players to the team.

About Stanford Samuels Jr.

Stanford Samuels Jr. was born in Miami, Florida. He went to Florida State University where he studied social sciences. While playing football there, he was teammates with other famous players like Michael Boulware and Darnell Dockett. He has two sons, named Stanford Samuels III and Semaj Samuels.