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Deebo Samuel Sr.

WR

Drafted 36th overall in the 2nd round of the 2019 draft, Deebo Samuel Sr. arrived from South Carolina. Now with SF, he's in his 8th NFL season. His 55.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 75th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 100th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 422 catches for 5,725 yards and 30 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 215#

College

South Carolina

Draft

Rd 2, 36th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.8

43th percentile among WRs

13 games · 94 targets

Role×0.14+1.26
Hands×0.1-2.25
Volume×0.12+1.14
Total EPA×0.22+0.01
EPA/target×0.3-0.61
Yards/target×0.12-1.12

Week 1 projection · @ LAR

Methodology
Rec4.3 (2–7)42% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)42% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)42% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)42% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)42% 4.5+
Rec4.3 (2–7)42% 4.5+
Rec yds44.3 (10.2–78.4)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.3 (10.2–78.4)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.3 (10.2–78.4)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.3 (10.2–78.4)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.3 (10.2–78.4)48% 45.5+
Rec yds44.3 (10.2–78.4)48% 45.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed44▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst75▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility52▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size62▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands28▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat1▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability100▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share88▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share29▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency25▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume84▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026SF57.2578162063
2025WAS55.916751727275
2024SF51.6151361516703
2023SF75.3152255608927
2022SF45.8132323566322
2021SF90.11624136587714056
2020SF52.8726333911
2019SF66.7151593578023

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Deebo Samuel Sr. has played in 102 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: SF (2019–2024), WAS (2025), SF (2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 24 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,296 yards and 21 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 422 passes for 5,725 yards and 30 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with SF: 1,405 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 90.1, in the 98th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
114
14/g
1
33
4.1/g
389
49/g
1
Away5
118
24/g
2
23
4.6/g
243
49/g
1
In division4
96
24/g
1
20
5.0/g
236
59/g
1
Out of division9
136
15/g
2
36
4.0/g
396
44/g
1
In wins9
161
18/g
2
37
4.1/g
424
47/g
2
In losses4
71
18/g
1
19
4.8/g
208
52/g
0
On grass10
182
18/g
2
37
3.7/g
454
45/g
2
On turf3
50
17/g
1
19
6.3/g
178
59/g
0
Outdoors13
232
18/g
3
56
4.3/g
632
49/g
2

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA32 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 133 yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonDAL11 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPHI-9 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CHI52 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 2SEA53 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 3DEN6 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 73 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 4LAR2 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 115 yds, 1 TD88.4
Week 5CAR12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD48.8
Week 6ATL11 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 7KC2 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 10LAC27 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD32.3
Week 11ARI37 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 12NO3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 13MIA5 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 14TB21 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD54
Week 18ARI4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD49.4

Deebo Samuel Sr. — common questions

What position does Deebo Samuel Sr. play?
Deebo Samuel Sr. is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Deebo Samuel Sr. played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deebo Samuel Sr. has played for SF (2019–2024), WAS (2025), SF (2026).
Where did Deebo Samuel Sr. go to college?
Deebo Samuel Sr. played college football at South Carolina.
When was Deebo Samuel Sr. drafted?
Deebo Samuel Sr. was selected in round 2, 36th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Deebo Samuel Sr. scored?
Deebo Samuel Sr. has 52 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 21 rushing, 30 receiving).
What is Deebo Samuel Sr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
Deebo Samuel Sr. rated 57.2 for 2026, the 76th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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