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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

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
57.2

76th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 20 targets

Role×0.14+0.41
Hands×0.1-0.69
Volume×0.12+0.21
Total EPA×0.22+0.41
EPA/target×0.3+0.48
Yards/target×0.12+1.06

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.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed33▶

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

Burst55▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility49▶

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

Size64▶

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

Receiving

Hands96▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat1▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability100▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share73▶

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

Air-Yards Share9▶

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

Impact

Efficiency77▶

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

Volume67▶

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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
62
21/g
0
8
2.7/g
137
46/g
2
Away2
16
8/g
0
8
4.0/g
69
35/g
1
In division3
30
10/g
0
8
2.7/g
149
50/g
2
Out of division2
48
24/g
0
8
4.0/g
57
29/g
1
In wins5
78
16/g
0
16
3.2/g
206
41/g
3
On grass4
74
19/g
0
14
3.5/g
185
46/g
3
On turf1
4
4/g
0
2
2.0/g
21
21/g
0
Indoors1
12
12/g
0
6
6.0/g
48
48/g
1
Outdoors4
66
17/g
0
10
2.5/g
158
40/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR12 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 48 yds, 1 TD58.6
Week 2MIA4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 3ARI14 rush yds, 0 TD · 0 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD43.1
Week 4DEN44 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD51.1
Week 5SEA4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD45.9

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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