History of Deebo Samuel in Timeline

Deebo Samuel is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Washington Commanders. He gained prominence with the San Francisco 49ers, who drafted him in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft after a college career with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Samuel earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2021, solidifying his status as a versatile and impactful player known for his skills as both a receiver and a rusher. He joined the Washington Commanders after spending his first few years in the NFL with the 49ers.

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1995: Nickname Origin

In 1995, Samuel was given the nickname "Deebo" by his father, named after the character Deebo from the movie "Friday".

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January 15, 1996: Deebo Samuel's Birth

On January 15, 1996, Tyshun Raequan "Deebo" Samuel Sr. was born.

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2014: College Recruitment and Commitment

In 2014, Deebo Samuel was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to the University of South Carolina to play college football.

2014: Redshirted Freshman Year

In 2014, Samuel redshirted in his true freshman year at the University of South Carolina.

November 5, 2017: Announcement of Senior Season Return

On November 5, 2017, Samuel announced that he would be returning for his senior season at the University of South Carolina.

2018: Successful Season at South Carolina

During the 2018 season, Samuel recorded 882 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. His best game was against Clemson, where he caught 10 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. He chose not to play in the 2018 Belk Bowl.

July 25, 2019: Signed with the San Francisco 49ers

On July 25, 2019, Samuel signed a four-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

2019: Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers

In 2019, Deebo Samuel was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the NFL draft.

2019: Selection to Senior Bowl

In 2019, Samuel was selected to play in the Senior Bowl after his college football season.

July 28, 2020: Placed on Non-Football Injury List

On July 28, 2020, Samuel was placed on the non-football injury list at the start of training camp.

September 5, 2020: Activation from Injury List

On September 5, 2020, Samuel was activated from the non-football injury list.

2021: First-Team All-Pro Honors

In 2021, Deebo Samuel received first-team All-Pro honors with the 49ers.

2021: Versatile Role and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2021, Samuel was increasingly utilized as a running back by the 49ers and was elected to the Pro Bowl. He set a record for the most rushing touchdowns in a season by a wide receiver with 8 and was named First Team All-Pro.

2021: Transition to Running Back Role

Midway through the 2021 NFL season, Deebo Samuel began transitioning into a running back role.

July 31, 2022: Contract Extension with the 49ers

On July 31, 2022, Samuel signed a three-year, $73.5 million contract extension with the 49ers, with $58.1 million guaranteed.

2022: Coining "Wide Back" Term

At the 2022 Pro Bowl, Samuel coined the term "wide back" to describe his dual role as a wide receiver and running back.

2022: Performance and Injury in the 2022 Season

In 2022, Samuel had a strong performance against the Rams in Week 4 but later suffered a hamstring injury and an ankle sprain in Week 14. He returned in Week 18 and played in three postseason games.

2023: Notable Performances in 2023 Season

During the 2023 season, Deebo Samuel had notable performances against the Rams, Giants, and Eagles, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week after the game against the Eagles. He also played in Super Bowl LVIII. He also reached 1,000 career rushing yards.

2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2023, Deebo Samuel was ranked 61st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2023: Contract Extension with 49ers

Samuel was traded with one year remaining on the contract extension signed with the 49ers in 2023.

2024: 2024 Season Performance

During the 2024 season, Deebo Samuel had a notable performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5. In Week 13 against the Bills, Samuel had six kickoff returns for 208 return yards.