NFL fans are learning what SEC fans have long known: Deebo Samuel is an electric play-maker.
The former South Carolina Gamecocks star demonstrated how he’s such a valuable a weapon in the passing game, using his speed to turn a catch over the middle into a 42-yard touchdown. The score boosted San Francisco’s lead over Green Bay from 13-0 to 19-0. With the extra point and another field goal, the 49ers currently lead the Packers 23-0 in the third quarter of the Sunday Night Football game on NBC.
Check out the catch-and-run touchdown below:
Score: 23-0 after this Deebo TD & the Rook Kicker nails his 3rd FG at the Half. Deebo’s House/Our House 🚫🧀 @19problemz #49ers #DeeboSamuel #GoNiners pic.twitter.com/CbaNcRZWke
— 49er_Edits (@49er_edits) November 25, 2019
Samuel reportedly hit 21 miles per hour on the run:
Deebo Samuel was clocked at 21 miles an hour in the first (presumably on his touchdown). #49ers
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) November 25, 2019
Sunday night’s score is just the latest highlight in what has been a standout rookie season. Samuel entered the night with 38 catches for 473 yards and a touchdown.
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