Net Worth and Salary
Deebo Samuel is a standout professional football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated at $20 million. Samuel has made significant contributions to the 49ers, including appearances in Super Bowl LIV and Super Bowl LVIII, both times facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Before entering the NFL in 2019, Samuel had an impressive college career at the University of South Carolina with the Gamecocks.
Early Life and High School
Born Tyshun Samuel on January 15, 1996, in Inman, South Carolina, Deebo earned his nickname from his father, inspired by the character “Deebo” from the movie Friday. As a teenager, Samuel was a star at Chapman High School, where he led his team to the semifinals of the AAA playoffs. He left high school with a record of 53 career touchdowns, 94 tackles, and 12 interceptions, solidifying his reputation as a top player.
Collegiate Career
Samuel played four seasons of college football at the University of South Carolina. After redshirting his first year in 2014, Samuel showed promise, finishing 2016 with 59 receptions for 783 yards. He battled injuries throughout his college career but returned strong in his senior season in 2018, recording 882 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Samuel also participated in the 2019 Senior Bowl, showcasing his skills for NFL scouts.
San Francisco 49ers Career
Samuel was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, he recorded 802 receiving yards and three touchdowns, as well as 159 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. The 49ers finished at the top of the NFC West, and despite losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, Samuel set a Super Bowl record for the most rushing yards by a wide receiver.
In 2021, Samuel had a breakout season with career highs of 77 receptions for 1,405 receiving yards and 59 rushing attempts for 365 yards, earning his first Pro Bowl selection. After signing a contract extension with the 49ers in 2022, Samuel continued to contribute despite injuries. In 2023, he made another significant impact, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and surpassing 1,000 career rushing yards. That season, the 49ers reached Super Bowl LVIII but lost again to the Chiefs in overtime.
Samuel’s combination of receiving and rushing yards has made him a key player in the NFL, and his success on the field has led to his impressive net worth.
