Deebo Samuel Scouting Report

By: Alex Khvatov

Height: 5’11

Weight: 214

Position: WR

College: South Carolina

Number: 1

Strengths

Well-built WR

Large hands

Makes acrobatic catches, fully extends those arms

Good hands, catches the ball away from his frame

Precise route runner

Very quick in and out of his breaks

Creates separation at the top of his routes

Strong hands

Good speed

More quick than fast

Weapon in the open field, very dangerous after the catch

Competitor

Capable of making tough catches in traffic

Deep threat

Tough WR, plays almost like a RB

Terrific body control

Dangerous kick returner

Weaknesses

Limited catching radius

Durability concerns

Up and down in contested situations

Below average blocker

Average production

Other Notes

2018 First Team All-SEC (all-purpose)

2018 Second Team All-SEC (as a WR)

Overview

Deebo Samuel is a dangerous playmaker.  He displays good hands and is a precise route runner.  He is elusive in the open field and excels on jet sweeps and WR screens.  He is a weapon as a kick returner.  Injuries have held him back from realizing his full potential at South Carolina.  He should be drafted in the second round.