Deebo Samuel will play as much as he can handle and, therefore, is the “plan” opposite Terry McLaurin. This versatile chess piece’s extra value is the ability to line him up all over the formation. The potential wrinkle is where Samuel lines up in three-receiver sets. In 2024, the Commanders used 11 personnel — three receivers, one tight end and one running back — on 59 percent of their plays from scrimmage.
Samuel primarily played on the outside for the San Francisco 49ers. Out of 1,577 snaps over the last two seasons, Samuel lined up 962 times (61 percent) out wide and 428 snaps (27.