Deebo Samuel’s YAC ability boosts 49ers’ attack

However, Samuel’s dominance this season has pushed Aiyuk into an additional role, as has the typically strong performance of tight star George Kittle. In 2020, Samuel showed what made him so appealing as a rookie last year, but this year is a reminder that he often looks like his next big thing. NFL when he first entered the league. Selected by the 49ers in the second round of the 2019 draft, the South Carolina standout averaged 14.1 yards in 57 receptions and 11.4 yards in 14 takedowns, for a total of six touch the ball, like San Francisco entered the Super Bowl.