Deebo Samuel

WR · #89

SF · WR · Age 30

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Deebo Samuel's recent return to the San Francisco 49ers marks a significant opportunity for increased usage, despite his WR54 value rank.

Role & volume

Over his last four games before joining WAS, Deebo Samuel averaged a target share of 24.2%, indicating he was a key part of the passing game.

Projected role

With his return to the 49ers and the opportunity for a fresh start, Samuel is expected to maintain or even enhance his role as a primary receiver, given his history of high-volume usage.

Range (floor–ceiling)

Despite being ranked WR54, Samuel's potential range remains wide due to his ability to contribute both through the air and on the ground, with a recent floor of 4.1 PPR points in a single game.

Intel may be outdated · updated 43 days ago

Current statusSF

Risk & Opportunity Analysis (4 flags)

Risk Flags

Injury Concerns
A calf strain that surfaced in September 2026 was expected to cost him roughly two weeks, extending a pattern of missed time (2024 ribs/wrist, 2025 illness) that has kept him from stringing together full healthy seasons.
Usage & Volume
2025 target share trended downward with a low 5.3 aDOT, signaling a short-area, YAC-dependent role whose ceiling is capped without big-play target volume.

Opportunity Flags

Target Volume
With Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, and Brandon Aiyuk all unavailable to open the season, the Z role and its target share opened up wide for Samuel behind only Mike Evans.
Scheme Fit
Rejoining Kyle Shanahan's offense via free agency in 2026 restores a scheme and staff Samuel has previously produced at a top-10 level in, easing any adjustment period.

Format Comparison

Deebo Samuel — Format Comparison

Format	Value	vs Best
PPR 1QBBest	1,380	—
PPR SF	1,193	-187