The San Francisco 49ers are a team loaded with weapons, so much so that some can seem to get lost in the parade of great athletes.
One who at times flies under the radar of his more celebrated teammates is wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
The second-round draft selection out of South Carolina does not garner all the headlines that others in the Bay Area do, but he is an incredibly gifted player.
Proof of those skills was shown recently on social media.
NFL insider David Lombardi posted a video from Nicholas Hill on IG showing Samuel displaying blinding speed while going all out on a treadmill workout.
A particularly fast Deebo Samuel is an All-Pro Deebo Samuel. Via Nicholas Hill on IG pic.twitter.com/djmNSXsCis
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) July 1, 2024
Most everyone has run on a treadmill at one time or another, but to see Samuel’s pure athleticism as he raced against the machine was quite a sight.
The sixth-year player is one of the more reliable targets for young quarterback Brock Purdy, and he finished 2023 with 60 receptions for 892 yards and a healthy 14.9 yards per catch average.
And with fellow wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the 49ers very much in doubt, Samuel could be even more relied on in the offense for the foreseeable future.
It was just 2021 when he led the NFL with a stellar 18.2 yards per catch and racked up 1,405 receiving yards, so the skill to lead the receiving corps is definitely there.
If San Francisco is to get over the hump and make it to the promised land, the talented Samuel will be one of the main pieces to that Super Bowl puzzle.
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