Deebo becomes first receiver in NFL history to hit special TD milestone originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Deebo Samuel is in a league of his own.
Literally. With his latest touchdown under the prime-time lights Thursday, the 49ers star became the first wide receiver in NFL history with at least 20 rushing touchdowns and at least 20 receiving touchdowns.
Samuel took a Brock Purdy pass 76 yards to the house during the second quarter of San Francisco’s “Thursday Night Football” clash against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
The do-it-all wideout, aka the YAC master, is one of the most unique offensive playmakers the league ever has seen.
He used his speed Thursday — as he often does — to outrun Seattle defenders for the explosive touchdown, reaching a top speed of 20.90 mph. It was his fastest speed since Week 14 of the 2019 season and the third time reaching 20-plus mph this season, which is tied for the third-most in the NFL (h/t Next Gen Stats).
Other players close to that feat are former NFL running back Keith Lincoln (19, 19), former NFL halfback Bill Dudley (18, 18) and former NFL running back Tony Nathan (16, 16), per Pro Football Reference.
Samuel truly is 1 of 1.
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