Curtis Samuel, an American professional football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL, is making his parents proud of his achievements.
In the AFC Divisional Playoff game on Monday, January 20, Curtis Samuel played a key role in the Buffalo Bills’ 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Furthermore, Samuel contributed two receptions on two targets, gaining 9 yards at an average of 4.5 yards per catch.
Although he didn’t score a touchdown, his 8-yard reception was crucial for the Bills’ victory, leading them to the NFL Conference Championships game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Curtis Samuel, who began his professional football career with the Carolina Panthers of the NFL in 2017, is winning the hearts of millions with his remarkable performance and making his parents proud.
Talking about his parents, Curtis Samuel was born on August 11, 1996, in Brooklyn, New York, United States, to father Curtis Council and mother Nicole Samuel.
Although very little information about his father, Curtis Sr., is available, his mother, Nicole, has been his constant source of support through all his good and bad times.
After the separation of his parents, Nicole played the role of both father and mother to Curtis Samuel and his sister Denisha Samuel and raised them to succeed in their careers.
Curtis’s biological father, Curtis Council, left his mother, Nicole, when he and his sister were just a toddler.
Curtis Samuel credits his mother, Nicole, for his success; raised in the dangerous Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, he could have been distracted in the wrong direction, but his mother and family guided him into the right path.
In an interview, Curtis expressed his appreciation for his mother, Nicole, stating:
“My mom, she’s always there for me, She’s been there for me through the whole way, Little League, high school and college. She’s happy for me, and she just wanted to be a part of it.”
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Nicole also often shares her son’s achievements on social media, expressing her love for Curtis.
Curtis Samuel’s Step-father Roy Armstead Is His Former Coach
Although Curtis Samuel couldn’t find fatherly love from his biological father, his stepfather, Roy Armstead, has always been a great father figure.
His mother, Nicole, tied the knot with his stepfather, Roy, on December 5, 2020, after almost dating each other for around 11 years.
Curtis’ stepfather, Roy Armstead, is the president, co-founder, and head coach of the Brooklyn Saints youth football organization, where Curtis played until high school.
As Curtis’ former coach, Roy Armstead has helped him a lot in his football journey and stood by his side.
Roy Armstead graduated from August Martin High School and has served as a Day Habilitation Specialist at Independence Residences since 2011.
Curtis Samuel is not the only one making his parents proud of his achievements; his sister Denisha Samuel also thrives in her career.
Earning her Bachelor’s degree in non-profit/organizational management from Ashford University, Denisha has served as a cash logistics processor at Brink’s Inc. since 2018.
Before her current position as a cash logistics processor, Denisha worked as a head teller at TD and Citi.
As for Curtis’ mother, she currently lives a happy life in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Roy Armstead and taking a step back from work.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- At six, Curtis Samuel began his football journey and played as a running back at Erasmus Hall High School.
- He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and won the honorable first-team All-Big Ten and All-American titles.
- Curtis is the only player in Ohio State history to gain over 1,000 career yards in rushing and receiving.
- His longtime girlfriend, Alexus, attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
