Boise State’s Shakir could be ‘Deebo-like’ draft option for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Deebo Samuel, three years removed from going through the draft process, was one of the most-talked about players last month in Indianapolis during the NFL Scouting Combine.
Samuel’s ability to line up in most eligible positions in the 49ers’ offensive formation is something several players highlighted as a comparison for how they expect to make immediate contributions to their future NFL teams.
Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks, a likely first-round draft pick, singled out what Samuel showcased last season in a multi-faceted position he described as “wide back.”
“I’ve watched a lot of Deebo Samuel,” Burks said. “The way that he plays running back, plays inside, plays outside, multi-player, person, athlete. So I try to mimic my game after him.”
Kentucky wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson told NBC Sports Bay Area that, like Samuel, he flips into a running back mindset when he…