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Footballguys fantasy football takes on Deebo Samuel
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All Footballguys insights about Deebo Samuel
NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. is replacing Ricky Pearsall in the 49ers' receiving corps, affecting the depth chart and opportunity distribution.NegativeDepth ChartAug 6, 2026
Is replacing Ricky Pearsall in the 49ers receiving corps.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. has surged 63 spots in FBG OC ADP, moving from rank 188 to rank 125 (WR58), marking a massive rally in high-stakes draft demand for the San Francisco receiver.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. was brought back on a one-year deal. Zachariason's rankings currently have Deebo projected to score more points than De'Zhaun Stribling, though JJ Zachariason has them back-to-back with a slight edge to Stribling. Between Samuel, Kirk, Stribling, and Jacob Cowing, there might be one too many veterans in that receiver room.PositiveValueAug 4, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. has surged 22 spots in Underdog ADP, moving from rank 164 to 142 (WR58), representing one of the week's most significant risers among receivers.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. was added by the 49ers in free agency in late July to boost the depth chart and offset Ricky Pearsall's knee injury concerns.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Samuel's departure from the Commanders leaves a significant slot WR role to be inherited by the winner of the internal WR slot battle. Washington has the fourth-highest percentage of vacant WR targets relative to last season at 52.4%, creating substantial volume to distribute.NegativeValueJul 16, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. has fallen 15 picks in FBG OC ADP over the last month, dropping from pick 166 to pick 181 (WR72). This significant downward movement in high-stakes draft capital reflects decreased confidence in his fantasy value.NegativeUsageJul 15, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. ranks second among wide receivers since 2023 in broken tackles per reception, averaging a broken tackle every 9.1 receptions, behind only A.J. Brown.