PositiveBustSat, July 25, 2026
Samuel's athleticism decline and man-coverage struggles make him a poor fit despite past All-Pro pedigree.
Deebo SamuelWRSF
Samuel's reputation far exceeds his current on-field impact; he posted 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns for Washington last season but is now another year older with further diminished speed and athleticism. ESPN's Receiver Score metrics graded him 97th out of 110 wide receivers in 'open' score (how often a receiver is in position to make a catch), reflecting his chronic inability to beat man coverage and dependence on manufactured touches. The source argues he is not a fit for the Rams despite being suggested as their best free-agent receiver target, as he would likely become their sixth offensive option and doesn't justify the hyper-specific touches required given the team's already elite offensive weapons.
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he's now another year older and still has the same issues he's always had, just with further diminished speed and athleticism...a player who tied for 97th out of 110 graded wide receivers in 'open' score
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- What did Yahoo Sports NFL say about Deebo Samuel?
- Samuel's reputation far exceeds his current on-field impact; he posted 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns for Washington last season but is now another year older with further diminished speed and athleticism. ESPN's Receiver Score metrics graded him 97th out of 110 wide receivers in 'open' score (how often a receiver is in position to make a catch), reflecting his chronic inability to beat man coverage and dependence on manufactured touches. The source argues he is not a fit for the Rams despite being suggested as their best free-agent receiver target, as he would likely become their sixth offensive option and doesn't justify the hyper-specific touches required given the team's already elite offensive weapons.
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Deebo Samuel (WR SF). Samuel's athleticism decline and man-coverage struggles make him a poor fit despite past All-Pro pedigree.
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- Deebo Samuel's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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