Current Players

Chris Samuels

Career Highlights

Samuels has established himself as one of the premiere tackles in the league in just five seasons. Forming a tandem with Jon Jansen, he and Samuels are considered one of the better duos in the NFL. Samuels made the Pro Bowl in 2001, 2002 and 2005 seasons. He has a total of 92 starts in his career, posting 16 starts in 2005. As one of the most popular and recognizable Redskins, Samuels joined the Washington community after the team selected him third overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. During the 2004 offseason, Samuels finished construction and plans on a mixed-income housing development in Selma, Ala.

How Acquired

Selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft (3rd overall).

2005: Samuels turned in a dominating season at left tackle and earned his third Pro Bowl nod. He started all 16 games and both of the Redskins' playoff games.

In Week 1 vs. Chicago, he helped the Redskins' offense rush for 164 yards, led by Clinton Portis's 121 rushing yards on 21 carries.
In Week 6 at Kansas City, he made a key block that set up a 78-yard wide receiver screen pass and helped spring Santana Moss for a touchdown.
In Week 7 vs. San Francisco, he helped the Redskins' offense rush for 204 yards, led by Clinton Portis's 101 rushing yards and Ladell Betts' 92 yards.
In Week 13 at St. Louis, he was part of an offensive line that compiled a season-high 257 rushing yards. Clinton Portis had 136 rushing yards and two TDs, while Rock Cartwright had 118 rushing yards on nine carries.

2004: Samuels started all 16 games at left tackle and with Jon Jansen sidelined due to injury, he served as one of the leaders on the offensive line.

In Week 1, he helped the offensive line pave the way for 166 total rushing yards.

2003: Samuels started 13 games at his familiar left tackle position, missing three games to a knee injury.

He logged another solid season despite battling injury, earning a third alternate bid to the Pro Bowl.

2002: Samuels battled through nagging injuries during the 2002 season, to start 15 games at left tackle and earned his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu.

His teammates and coaches voted him as the 2002 Ed Block Courage Award winner, annually given to a player from each NFL team that exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.
Samuels once again formed one of the most formidable tackle tandems in the NFL with partner Jon Jansen, and protected the Redskins quarterbacks with another solid season.

2001: Samuels was voted to the NFC Pro Bowl after an outstanding sophomore season. He started all 16 games in 2001 and showed great leadership on and off the playing field.

He earned game balls, along with the rest of the offensive line, for two games in 2001: vs. Seattle (11/4/01) and at New Orleans (12/30/01).
He was featured in the December 3, 2001 issue of Sports Illustrated along with running back Stephen Davis after becoming the first team in NFL history to lose its first five games, then go on to win its next five games.
Samuels had gone 13 weeks without allowing a sack, until Philadelphia DE Hugh Douglas beat him for a sack in Week 14 (12/16).
Samuels and the offensive line earned another game ball for their outstanding play in Week 16 after the Redskins beat the Saints 40-10. Samuels' blocking helped running back Stephen Davis eclipse the team record with 1,432 yards rushing, third in the NFL and first in the NFC.

2000: Samuels earned the starting left tackle spot in training camp and never relinquished it. He was one of only four players on offense to start every game, joining RT Jon Jansen, C Mark Fischer and TE Stephen Alexander.

Samuels was a solid contributor from the start and improved as the season progressed. He went the first five games without allowing a sack before Eagles Pro Bowl DE Hugh Douglas overpowered him for a sack in Week 6. Samuels shut Douglas out in the rematch in Week 12.
Samuels won co-Offensive Rookie of the Month for October with Dolphins tackle Todd Wade. He missed the last three quarters in the season-finale vs. Arizona with a neck injury.
Samuels also showed some speed as he and guard Tre Johnson chased down Lions DT Kelvin Pritchett after an INT and tackled him at the goal line to prevent a TD in Week 2.

College/Personal:

Samuels ended his celebrated career at Alabama by winning the Outland Trophy as college football's top lineman after his 1999 senior season. He was also a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award and a First-Team All-American.
He was named First-Team All-SEC by coaches, AP, the Birmingham News and the Mobile Press Register. He won the Jacobs Award as the SEC's most outstanding blocker.
Samuels started 42 straight games, from early in his 1996 freshman season until his last regular-season game as a senior, without yielding a sack. (He had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee as a senior and missed the Orange Bowl, Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.)
He didn't allow a QB pressure in 1999 and had 91 knockdown blocks. He played nearly every offensive snap during the regular season and opened many holes for Shaun Alexander, who gained 1,383 yards rushing.
He played offense and defense at John Shaw High School in Mobile, Ala. He injured his neck late in his senior season and saw limited playing time. He still graded 90 percent or better in every game. He helped Shaw to an 8-3 record and a spot in the state playoffs.
Samuels was particularly active in 2001 in the Redskins relief efforts after the September 11th attack at the Pentagon, visiting the victims at Washington Hospital Center and fundraising throughout the season on behalf of the Redskins Relief Fund, benefiting victims and their families. He was also the Redskins United Way spokesman in 2001, as well as participating in numerous charity programs and events.
He participated in the Redskins All Stars Award Ceremony, honoring area children and their commitment to community service. He also took part in a photo shoot for the All Stars public service announcement with children from the Sterling Community Center.
In November, Samuels attended the Knock Out Abuse dinner and charity auction, benefiting the House of Ruth shelter.
To celebrate the holidays, Chris sponsored a holiday party at ESPN Zone for 50 area youth, where he autographed jerseys and hats for all the children.
His brother, Lawrence, plays arena football for the Tampa Bay Storm.
Samuels lives in Ashburn, Va.