Deebo Samuel
2025 Season Outlooks
Samuel's move to Washington cements him as a No. 2 target-getter for the Commanders and a worthwhile mid-round pick in Fantasy. Samuel averaged at least 6.2 targets per game in his four years prior to 2024 when his average slid to 5.4. He'll have a chance to rebound from that in 2025 as he should upgrade the Commanders' screen game -- Daniels threw 94 screen passes last season -- as well as provide options both as a short-area passing target and a weapon in the red zone. He does have potential to average around 13 PPR points per game, making him a popular choice once you get to Round 7.
Samuel was traded to the Commanders after spending his first six pro seasons with the 49ers. One of the league's most versatile offensive players, Samuel has 50-plus catches and 37-plus carries in each of the past four seasons. The fantasy output has been volatile, however, as he was a top-12 in PPG in 2021 and 2023, but outside the top 25 the other four seasons. Durability has been an issue, as he's yet to play a full regular season. With Terry McLaurin as his only notable target competition, Samuel has a path to similar usage to what he saw in San Francisco. That should allow starting-caliber fantasy production, but the high likelihood of missed action pushes him down to a midround draft-day target.
2025 Fantasy Football Rankings
Standard
#72
PPR
#83
Half-PPR
#77
Superflex
#99
2025 Fantasy Football Draft Projections
| Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | 65.4 | 818.5 | 4.5 |
|---|
2025 Average Draft Position (ADP)
Standard
#83
Pick 7.11
PPR
#82
Pick 7.10
Half-PPR
#83
Pick 7.11
Superflex
#97
Pick 9.01
Strength of Schedule
| 1 |  |
|
| 2 |  |
|
| 3 |  |
|
| 4 |  |
|
| 5 |  |
|
| 6 |  |
|
| 7 |  |
|
| 8 |  |
|
| 9 |  |
|
| 10 |  |
|
| 11 |  |
|
| 13 |  |
|
| 14 |  |
|
| Fantasy Playoffs | ||
| 15 | |
|
| 16 |  |
|
| 17 | |
|
| 18 | |
|