[2] Samuelson was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 10th round (83rd overall pick) of the 1947 NFL draft.

[5] In March 1948, he announced he would leave school early to play professional football.

[6] He played for the Steelers from 1948 to 1951 and appeared in a total of 43 NFL games, 12 as a starter.

[7] In June 1952, the Steelers traded Samuelson to the New York Giants in exchange for Al Patterson.

[1] After his playing career ended, Samuelson was an employee of Storz Brewing for approximately 20 years.