Coach Fitch on Samuels:
“Has battled a lot of injuries. Aston has good speed. We’re looking forward to him getting back on the field to see what he can do. If he gets back to 100 percent, can be a contributor for us in special teams and the return game.”
2010 Spring: Missed most of the spring due to an ankle injury.
2009: Earned time in the first four games of the season … Carried the ball six times for 34 yards for an average of 5.7 per carry … Sidelined the remainder of the season with an injury.
2008: Medical redshirt.
2007: Earned playing time in 10 games ... One of the most explosive offensive weapons on USF team ... The fastest running back on the team, owns all-time USF running back record with 4.42 40-yard dash ... Rushed 18 times for 167 yards ... Earned more reps late in the season ... First career 100-yard game came on two carries for 101 against Syracuse ... First run vs. the Orange went for 75 yards ... Also had four receptions for 21 yards.
2006: Earned Offensive Golden Bull Award as the top scout team player, while utilizing his redshirt season.
GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: Second team all-state in 2005 in Class 3A ... Ran for 1,553 yards in senior season for a 119-yard per game average ... 8.2 yards per carry ... Had 21 touchdowns ... Ran for 253 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries at Jensen Beach ... Just three days earlier in a make-up game against Palm Beach Central, he ran for 141 yards and four touchdowns ... Had 133 yards against Riverdale ... Carried for 128 yards in state semi-finals loss to Sarasota Booker ... 126-yard effort against Clewiston.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 5, 1987 ... Younger brother of former Bull Jamaal Jenkins ... Born October 5, 1987 in Pahokee, Fla. ... Son of Travella and Anthony Samuels ... Majoring in communications.
