Deebo Samuel Sr.

Deebo Samuel was electric during the fantasy football season, finishing as the fantasy WR12 overall in 15 games played averaging 14.2 points per game as the WR9.
The dominant YAC receiver ranked second on the team in target share (22%) and second in total TDs (12) with his dual usage as both a rusher/receiver. Samuel finished the year with the most total red-zone touches among all WRs. As we project Samuel into 2024, two things need to be strongly considered. First, his injury history is based on how physical of a player he is. Second, he may experience impending TD regression given he scored more fantasy points above expectation than any other WR from Weeks 1-17. He was the WR26 in expected points per game (10.9). His rushing production is difficult to rely on year-to-year, and Brandon Aiyuk is continuing his ascent into the top-tier WR conversation entering a contract year.

Deebo Samuel is unlikely to be traded to the Bills or Patriots on Day 2 of NFL Draft. The 49ers are still receiving interest for Samuel at this time and are open to trading him.

Fantasy Impact

After not drafting a wide receiver in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, the Bills and Patriots were two teams that were linked to acquiring Deebo via the trade market. Since it is unlikely this will happen for either team, expect both the Bills and the Pats to either draft a wide receiver and/or trade for one.