Eugene Asante is a former collegiate football linebacker who played at Auburn University (2022-2024) and the University of North Carolina (2019-2021). In December 2024, he announced his decision to enter the 2025 NFL Draft via Instagram (@asante). At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, he participated in several physical drills, recording a 4.48-second 40-yard dash, a 1.52-second 10-yard split, and 21 reps on the bench press (via NFL's official website).
Asante played six seasons of collegiate football, three at Auburn and three at North Carolina. Over his career, he recorded 196 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks. During his time at North Carolina, he played 36 games, recording 62 tackles and two tackles for loss. At Auburn, he tallied 134 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks in 29 games, as per Sports Reference. He also took part in the 2025 Senior Bowl.
Eugene Asante's Hometown
Eugene Asante's hometown is Alexandria, Virginia. He attended Westfield High School in Chantilly, Virginia, where he was coached by Kyle Simmons. As a junior, he earned Concorde District Offensive Player of the Year honors, and he was named Region 6D and Concorde District Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. Asante was a consensus four-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite and committed to UNC after high school (via University of North Carolina Athletics).
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Eugene Asante's Nationality
Eugene Asante holds American nationality, as per NFL's official website.
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