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For Asante Samuel and his son, playing cornerback is the family business

The former Eagles star has taught his son everything he knows about playing cornerback. As A.J. gets ready for the 2021 NFL draft, the rest is up to him.

Former Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel, shown in a 2010 photo celebrating a win over the Giants, said watching his son A.J. go through the draft process is a lot more nerve-racking than it was going through it himself.
Former Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel, shown in a 2010 photo celebrating a win over the Giants, said watching his son A.J. go through the draft process is a lot more nerve-racking than it was going through it himself.Read moreDavid Maialetti / File Photograph