San Francisco 49ers Revealed New Jersey for wide receiver

Deebo Samuel, the wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, will be embracing a significant change in the upcoming season by switching his jersey number from No. 19 to No. 1, marking a return to his collegiate roots at South Carolina.

Throughout his first five seasons in the NFL, Samuel has sported the No. 19 jersey. However, as he embarks on his sixth year in the league, he has opted to revert to the number he wore during his final three seasons at South Carolina.

The 49ers took to social media on Tuesday to unveil a video announcing Samuel’s decision to switch jersey numbers. Along with this alteration, his name plate will also undergo a modification, transitioning from “Samuel” to “Samuel Sr.”

The addition of “Sr.” to his jersey pays homage to Samuel’s son, Tyshun, who entered the world in December 2021. Notably, Tyshun is also Samuel’s legal first name.

Samuel enjoyed considerable success while donning the No. 1 jersey during his senior year at South Carolina in 2018. That season, he garnered accolades as a first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association and earned first-team All-SEC honors. His performance included accumulating 908 yards from scrimmage and scoring 11 touchdowns. Additionally, Samuel showcased his prowess as a kick returner, boasting an average of 24.8 yards per return and securing one touchdown.

Since being drafted by the 49ers with the No. 36 pick in the 2019 NFL draft, Samuel has made a significant impact in the league. He has emerged as one of the most versatile offensive threats, showcasing his abilities as both a rushing and receiving asset for the potent 49ers offense.

In the standout 2021 season, Samuel’s contributions led to him being named first-team All-Pro. He amassed impressive statistics, hauling in 77 catches for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns, while also adding eight rushing touchdowns to his remarkable performance.

Even when excluding his exceptional 2021 season, Samuel has consistently delivered when healthy. During the previous season, he accumulated 60 receptions for 892 receiving yards and scored seven touchdowns, in addition to contributing 225 rushing yards and five more touchdowns on the ground.