Nathan Jahnke· Aug 3, 2026
Unsigned PFF player profile arguing Deebo Samuel, back in San Francisco after Ricky Pearsall's surgery, is worth a mid-to-late-round fantasy pick and should be a weekly starter if he stays healthy, while reclaiming the Z receiver job in the 49ers' offense.
“He is worthy of a mid-to-late-round pick.”
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2 checkable claims — 1 depth chart call and 1 sleeper call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
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Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
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Deebo Samuel Sr. · 2026 season6 calls from 5 pundits between 1 and 3. Nathan Jahnke said 1. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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Deebo Samuel Sr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Pearsall was soon ruled out for surgery and placed on injured reserve, opening the door for Samuel to reclaim his familiar role at Z receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (mid-to-late-round pick)
“He is worthy of a mid-to-late-round pick. As usual, he should be a weekly fantasy starter if healthy, and health has always been the concern.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Richie BradshawScore Predictions · San Francisco 49ersHit · 83Bradshaw picks the 49ers to beat the Cardinals in their Week 3 matchup, predicting a final score of 27-14 in San Francisco's favor.
- Richard ShermanScore Predictions · San Francisco 49ersHit · 83Sherman picked winners and several exact scores across the Week 3 slate, favoring Seattle, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Detroit, Green Bay, Carolina, New Orleans, Baltimore, the Rams, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Kansas City, Minnesota, the Giants, Jacksonville and Houston, and named Kenneth Walker his MVP.
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