NFC West squad signs former Auburn LB Eugene Asante before season

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NFC West squad signs former Auburn LB Eugene Asante before season

Phillip Jordan, Auburn Wire · Auburn Wire

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 ·

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Former Auburn linebacker Eugene Asante is getting another opportunity in the NFL after being signed by the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.

After spending the spring with the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League, Asante impressed the Cardinals enough to add them to their preseason roster. While with the Gamblers, he collected 34 total tackles and 18 solo in nine games played. The Gamblers finished with a 4-6 record and missed the postseason. The Houston franchise will be relocated for the 2027 season.

Asante was a fan favorite while a member of the Auburn Tigers from 2022-24. While on the plains, he had 134 tackles and 13 tackles for loss along with 7.5 sacks. His best season for the Tigers was in 2023 when he had 86 tackles and five tackles for loss. He was the team's leading tackler that season. Prior to joining Auburn, be played three seasons at North Carolina before arriving as a transfer.

After his time at Auburn, Asante went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft but was signed by the Miami Dolphins . He was released by the team in late August during roster cuts. He was picked up twice during the 2025 NFL season as a practice squad player for the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons . He will now get another chance with the Cardinals. They will play their first preseason game on Thursday when they travel to Las Vegas to matchup with the Raiders .

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Photos: Eugene Asante's career as an Auburn Tiger

Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Ashton Stredick (31) rushes for a first down against Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) returns a fumble for a touch down during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker coach Josh Aldridge reacts after linebacker Eugene Asante (9) touch down during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) gets wrapped up by Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 21, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) is tackled by Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) scrambles up the field against Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the third quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) celebrates a defensive stop as Auburn Tigers take on Mississippi State Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Auburn Tigers lead Mississippi State Bulldogs 24-3 at halftime.
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Dec 30, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) fights off a tackle attempt from Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Auburn linebacker Eugene Asante speaking to the media at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 7, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) closes in on California Golden Bears running back Kadarius Calloway (2) during the third quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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New Mexico Lobos quarterback Devon Dampier (4) escapes Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) as Auburn Tigers take on New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated New Mexico Lobos 45-19.
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Sep 14, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the game against the New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Sep 21, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) is tackled by Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Sep 21, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) chases Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) during the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) scrambles under pressure from Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) as Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Auburn Tigers 24-14.
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Sep 28, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) dives to tackle Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Nov 2, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back AJ Newberry (23) catches a touchdown pass as Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) closes in during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team linebacker Eugene Asante of Auburn (7) walks between plays during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team linebacker Eugene Asante of Auburn (7) works in drills during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team linebacker Eugene Asante of Auburn (7) sets up on the edge during Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team linebacker Eugene Asante of Auburn (7) works through drills during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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