2022 Receiving Stats
REC
56
YDS
632
TD
2
AVG
11.3
TAR
94
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
The Niners fully unleashed Samuel last year, after injuries and a fluctuating role limited his
impact his first two seasons. The 2019 second-round pick isn't a burner, but he's plenty fast
(4.48 40) to get the job done while combining the size (6-0, 215) and ferocity of a running back
with the route-running acumen of a veteran wideout. While it's the rushing work that makes him
different, Samuel's biggest impact last year was actually chunk plays in the passing game,
including five of 50-plus yards in the first two months. Coach Kyle Shanahan was rewarded for
changing Samuel's role, again, with the wideout's aDOT rising from a freakishly low 2.2 in 2020
to a normal-ish 8.4 in 2021. He still got screens and shovel passes, but with more opportunities
in the intermediate and deep areas as well. Then, in the second half of the year, Samuel played
running back to help the team deal with injuries - a role he handled so well that it continued
when Elijah Mitchell returned. Read Past Outlooks
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Struggles in championship game loss
Samuel caught three of six targets for 33 yards and rushed six times for a loss of nine yards (one fumble lost) in Sunday's 31-7 playoff loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Samuel's production fell off quickly in this contest after starter Brock Purdy injured his throwing elbow in the first quarter. With no threat of a passing game for much of the contest, Philadelphia's defense was able to sell out and blow up the dual-threat superstar in the backfield routinely, resulting in his worst rushing performance to date. Samuel finished the year with 864 yards from scrimmage and five total touchdowns across 13 regular-season games. The 27-year-old's overall numbers came back down to Earth following his standout 2021 season, most notably his 11.3 yards per catch, which marked a new low for his career. Samuel will hope for better health for both himself and whoever starts under center for the 49ers in 2023.
Samuel's production fell off quickly in this contest after starter Brock Purdy injured his throwing elbow in the first quarter. With no threat of a passing game for much of the contest, Philadelphia's defense was able to sell out and blow up the dual-threat superstar in the backfield routinely, resulting in his worst rushing performance to date. Samuel finished the year with 864 yards from scrimmage and five total touchdowns across 13 regular-season games. The 27-year-old's overall numbers came back down to Earth following his standout 2021 season, most notably his 11.3 yards per catch, which marked a new low for his career. Samuel will hope for better health for both himself and whoever starts under center for the 49ers in 2023.
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How do Deebo Samuel's 2022 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
31.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.66% Team Air Yards
12.3%% Team Targets
18.8%Avg Depth of Target
4.4 YdsCatch Rate
59.6%Drop Rate
5.3%Avg Yds After Catch
9.0% Targeted On Route
25.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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How do Deebo Samuel's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secShuttle Time
4.14 secCone Drill
7.03 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
122 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
31.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
2019
Foot and hamstring injuries cost Samuel the better part of 10 games last year, but on the rare occasion he did play, he looked like the rising star we saw during his rookie season. Samuel averaged 8.9 YPT on 44 targets and also carried the ball eight times for 26 yards, despite playing hurt. A stout 6-0, 215, with 4.48 speed, Samuel is a beast after the catch, breaking tackles and extending for extra yards. He also saw a heavy target share when he was finally healthy with 22 targets (and 17 catches) in Weeks 12-13. Samuel now returns to an unsettled quarterback situation. Oft-injured Jimmy Garoppolo enters training camp as the starter, though the Niners used the No. 3 overall pick (for which they paid dearly) to draft Trey Lance. Samuel will share looks with star tight end George Kittle and second-year man Brandon Aiyuk, but the 49ers’ lack of pass-catching depth could allow those three to combine for well over half the targets. Plus, Samuel had a unique role last year, mostly catching easy throws near the line of scrimmage (league-low 2.3 aDOT) and also taking eight carries. The QB-proof touches provide some protection if Garoppolo and Lance struggle.
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Clear to play Sunday
Samuel (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game at Philadelphia, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Another limited practice
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel (ankle) will be limited at Thursday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Officially limited Wednesday
Samuel (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
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Nursing ankle injury
Samuel won't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Produces 56 yards on eight touches
Samuel had four receptions (seven targets) for 45 yards and rushed for 11 yards on four attempts in Sunday's 19-12 playoff win over Dallas.
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