Deebo Samuel
American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion
Born
January 15th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of South Carolina. Selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Contributed to the team reaching Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Recognized for versatility on the field, contributing both as a receiver and running back. Achieved notable individual performances throughout the seasons.
Winning Super Bowl LIV with the San Francisco 49ers
Recording over 1,000 receiving yards in 2021
Scoring multiple touchdowns in the playoffs
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