Among all wide receivers who tested their vertical jumps at the NFL Scouting Combine in late February, Deebo Samuel ranked sixth with a 39-inch leap.
Recently, the 49ers’ second-round draft pick showed off his hops. But not on the football field. On the basketball court.
Check out this incredible dunk, via Niners Nation.
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The 49ers have high expectations for the South Carolina product. They used the fourth pick of the second round on him, and hope he can be the red-zone threat they desperately need.
Even though Samuel stands at just 5-foot 11, based on the video of his dunk, it appears he’ll be able to go up and get just about any jump ball that Jimmy Garoppolo throws his way.
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With Samuel, fellow rookie Jalen Hurd and second-year pro Dante Pettis, the 49ers have added several exciting young players to a receiver group that includes veterans Marquise Goodwin and Jordan Matthews. And we haven't even mentioned Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle.
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The 2019 season is shaping up to be a fun one for the 49ers and their fans.