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Aug 17, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, US; A general view of a Miami Dolphins helmet on the field during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Former FSU standout again projected to join Miami Dolphins

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Jackson Bakich | Last updated May 21, 2025 3:18 PM ET

Former Florida State star cornerback on the defensive side of the ball could be headed to the Miami Dolphins, as another outlet projects a Seminole sent to South Beach.

With the Dolphins likely to lose another former Seminole, Jalen Ramsey, this offseason, the potential new Dolphin is coming off his rookie contract and looking to get paid.

However, there's a chance a shoulder injury and recent neck surgery could make teams hesitant to pick up the main man in question: Asante Samuel Jr.

After Ramsey spent the last two seasons with the Dolphins, playing in 27 games and recording five interceptions, 16 passes defended, one sack, and six tackles for loss, the Dolphins announced that the two parties would seek a trade this offseason.

Samuel Jr., in his four years with the Chargers, played in 50 games and accounted for six interceptions, 37 passes defended, and three tackles for loss.

However, Samuel Jr. only played in four games in 2024 due to a shoulder injury.

Matt Bowen of ESPN believes Asante Samuel Jr could be the next addition for the Miami secondary before the 2025 campaign begins.

"With Jalen Ramsey potentially getting traded, Samuel could boost the Dolphins' secondary. Miami is currently relying on Kader Kohou, Artie Burns, Storm Duck, Cam Smith, Ethan Bonner and rookie Jason Marshall Jr. to fill out the rest of the CB room."Matt Bowen, ESPN

The journalist continued, sharing that Samuel Jr has the necessary tools to become one of the better defensive backs for the South Beach team should the parties come to an agreement this offseason.

"When healthy, Samuel has a playmaking mentality at cornerback and uses sudden closing speed to break on the ball. That fits in a Miami defense that played Cover 2 on 27.3% of opponent dropbacks last season, the fourth most in the league. Samuel has the traits to pattern match in man, too. A shoulder injury limited him to four games in 2024, but Samuel had six interceptions and 26 pass breakups in four seasons with the Chargers."Matt Bowen, ESPN

The 'Fins will need to plug up their secondary, especially if Ramsey leaves, and Samuel could be the perfect fit this offseason.