History of Deebo Samuel in Timeline

Deebo Samuel is a professional American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at the University of South Carolina before being drafted by the 49ers in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft. Samuel was selected to the Pro Bowl and named a first-team All-Pro in 2021, marking significant achievements in his NFL career.

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1995: Given Nickname 'Deebo'

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

January 15, 1996: Deebo Samuel Born

On January 15, 1996, Tyshun Raequan "Deebo" Samuel Sr. was born. He is now a professional football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.

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2014: Redshirted Freshman Year

In 2014, Deebo Samuel redshirted in his true freshman year of college football.

November 5, 2017: Announced Return for Senior Season

On November 5, 2017, Deebo Samuel announced he would return for his senior season.

2018: Finished Season with 882 Receiving Yards and 11 Touchdowns

In 2018, Deebo Samuel finished the season with 882 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. He also chose not to play in the Gamecocks' bowl game.

July 25, 2019: Signed Four-Year Contract with 49ers

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

2019: Drafted by the 49ers

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

2019: Selected to Play in Senior Bowl

In 2019, Deebo Samuel was selected to play in the Senior Bowl.

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

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

September 5, 2020: Activated from Injury List

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

2021: Played Running Back

In 2021, Deebo Samuel played running back and was referred to as "wide back".

2021: Elected to the Pro Bowl and Named First Team All-Pro

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

2021: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection

In 2021, Deebo Samuel was selected to the Pro Bowl and received first-team All-Pro honors.

July 31, 2022: Signed Contract Extension

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

2022: Finished Season with 56 Receptions and 632 Receiving Yards

In 2022, Deebo Samuel finished the season with 56 receptions for 632 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. He also had 42 rushing attempts for 232 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. He played in all three of the 49ers' postseason games.

2022: Coined "wide back" Term at Pro Bowl

In 2022, at the Pro Bowl, Deebo Samuel coined the term "wide back" to describe his role.

2023: Finished Season with 60 Receptions and 892 Receiving Yards

In 2023, Deebo Samuel finished the season with 60 receptions for 892 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns. He also had 37 rushing attempts for 225 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in 15 games, and crossed 1,000 career rushing yards. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

2023: Ranked 61st on NFL Top 100 Players

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

2024: Finished Season with 51 Receptions and 670 Receiving Yards

In 2024, Deebo Samuel finished the season with 51 receptions for 670 yards and three receiving touchdowns, alongside 42 carries for 136 yards and a rushing touchdown.