Deebo Samuel: Shanahan-Lynch's Top 2nd Round Gem

0:00The San Francisco 49ers have drafted just six players in the second round, since Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch took over, and most haven't panned. Out, but one pick-towers above the rest, why receiver Deebo Samuel selected back in 2019? What made Deebo special was his insane versatility. He lined up as both a receiver and a running back, earning that wide-back nickname. Over six seasons with the Niners, he hauled in 334 catches for 4,782 yards and scored 42. Total touchdowns. In his monster 2021 season, Deebo exploded for 1,405 receiving yards, six receiving scores, 300, 65 rushing yards, and eight rushing touchdowns. That earned him first team all pro honors, and powered the team to the NFC Championship game, while he dominated in yards after the catch. His play reshaped offense as league-wide, meshing perfectly with stars like George Kiddell, Christian McCaffrey, and Brandon Ayuk to create one of the NFL's most explosive attacks.

1:05Fans and analysts still rave about how he flipped games in big moments. Injuries piled up over time, slowing him down and cutting his touches so the Niners led him walk after the 2024 season. Even with the downs, Deebo remains the top second round gem of the Shanahan Lynch era for pure impact and gain-changing flair. Stay in form with California News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.