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Deebo Samuel reacts to South Carolina winning national championship over Iowa

After the South Carolina completed the perfect season with a win over Caitlin Clark and Iowa, a member of the 49ers took to Twitter to celebrate his alma mater’s national championship.

On Sunday, the South Carolina Gamecocks completed the perfect season with a win over Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the women’s college basketball national championship.

Following their historic win, South Carolina alum and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel took to Twitter to celebrate the national championship.

Along with sharing gifs and praise for South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, Samuel also sent a message to his teammate and former Iowa tight end George Kittle.

Via @19problemz on Twitter:

Before the game, Samuel revealed he had a bet with Kittle. According to Samuel, the loser will have to a wear a jersey of the winning team to a game next season, meaning Kittle will have to wear a South Carolina jersey to game.

Behind double-figure scoring numbers from four different players, including Kamila Cardoso and freshman Tessa Johnson, the Gamecocks were able to hold off Caitlin Clark on the way to an 87-75 win in the national championship on Sunday afternoon.

With a win in the national championship, South Carolina completed the perfect season at 38-0.

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49ers’ George Kittle, Deebo Samuel make bet on Iowa vs. South Carolina national championship game

The 49ers teammates will turn into rivals for the national championship game between Iowa and South Carolina.

On Sunday, the sports world will turn its attention to the hardwood for the women’s college basketball national championship game.

After a thrilling tournament chalked full of emerging stars, Caitlin Clark will end her historic season with Iowa in the national championship against Kamilia Cardoso and the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks.

With South Carolina and Iowa meeting in the national championship, two alums turned teammates on the San Francisco 49ers have shifted into rivals.

Before the game, former Iowa Hawkeye George Kittle and former South Carolina Gamecock Deebo Samuel traded a back-and-forth on Twitter.

Via @gkittle46 on Twitter:

Via @19problemz on Twitter:

In an interview with Bleacher Report during the Final Four, Samuel also revealed there will be a bet between the two for the national championship game between Iowa and South Carolina. The loser will have to wear a jersey of the winning team before a 49ers game next season.

Watch the interview here.

Iowa and South Carolina will meet for the national championship on Sunday at noon PT.

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Could the Bucs draft the next Deebo Samuel?

Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley has drawn comparisons to Deebo Samuel, and he’s on the Bucs’ radar heading into the 2024 NFL draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already have one of the NFL’s best wide receiver tandems in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and a big-play threat in Trey Palmer who’s coming off a promising rookie season.

That might not stop them from taking advantage of an incredibly deep wide receiver class in the 2024 NFL draft, though.

If the Bucs do want to dip into this year’s talented group of pass-catching prospects, Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley could end up being one of their top targets.

A versatile, explosive weapon for the Hilltoppers, Corley has drawn predraft comparisons to San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel, thanks to his strong frame and ability to make big plays anytime the ball’s in his hands.

The Bucs have already shown interest in Corley, as he’ll be among the prospects making a top-30 predraft visit to the team facility:

Adding Corley would give the Bucs offense yet another dynamic playmaker, and one that could allow new offensive coordinator Liam Coen to get creative with how he engineers touches for such a versatile weapon.

If they’re able to fill their more pressing needs with their top picks, don’t be surprised if the Bucs make a strength even stronger by adding Corley to their receiver room on draft weekend.

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2024 NFL draft: WR Malachi Corley in Pittsburgh to meet with Steelers

Malachi Corley is a fast-rising receiver in the 2024 NFL draft.

On Tuesday, Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley posted on his Instagram Story that he was in Pittsburgh. With it being highly unlikely he was just in town for a little vacation, it’s safe to assume Corley was having a Top 30 visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Corley is a fascinating prospect because his draft stock is tied to the scheme he’s drafted in and his role in an offense. In a system that gets Corley the football on the perimeter or quickly, Corley is a run-after-the-catch monster. He’s physical in his routes and works hard for every blade of grass.

He’s been compared to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel by some pundits. Corley’s ceiling might be close to Samuel but he needs to work on his route tree to be an every-down receiver in most schemes. However, we can definitely see a lot of JuJu Smith-Schuster in his game, especially the physicality.

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49ers WR Deebo Samuel still thinks about Patrick Mahomes’ Super Bowl LVIII performance

#49ers WR Deebo Samuel told Kay Adams that he still thinks about #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Super Bowl LVIII performance

The Kansas City Chiefs were crowned back-to-back Super Bowl champions following last month’s Super Bowl LVIII victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The thrilling overtime win will be remembered throughout the league’s history, with joy from Kansas City and devastation from San Francisco.

The Chiefs players and staff have done various interviews celebrating the latest title, while a few members of the 49ers are beginning to open up following the tough loss. One of those players is wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who provided his reflection on the game and witnessed the Chiefs come back from the sidelines.

Samuel appeared on Tuesday’s episode of the “Up & Adams Show.” to give praise to the greatness of Patrick Mahomes while speaking with host Kay Adams.

“[I was] dealing with a shoulder [injury], and [in] the second half I pulled my hamstring, so I’m just like bro, not right now, like please not right now,” Samuel explained. “Then [I] was still able to go out there and try to help the team, but we just fell short, and they got [the] great Patrick Mahomes on the other side, so you know he’s capable [of] anything, and you know, our defense was playing well all game long. They played well all game long. It was just Pat Mahomes being Pat Mahomes, man.”

Samuel suffered a hamstring injury but fought through the pain to finish with three catches for 33 yards. Mahomes’ third Super Bowl MVP award put him in rare company, further establishing him as the NFL’s top quarterback.

NFL Twitter reacts to Deebo Samuel injury scare in Super Bowl

After being initially listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, Deebo Samuel returned to the game.

After losing Dre Greenlaw to injury earlier in the game, the San Francisco 49ers were dealt another injury in the third quarter. After running a route on third down, star pass-catcher Deebo Samuel appeared to suffer an apparent leg injury.

After leaving the field, Samuel was listed as questionable to return to the game. Despite his questionable tag, Samuel returned to the field on the next possession for the 49ers.

Through three quarters, Samuel has three receptions for 33 yards against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Following Samuel’s injury scare, the NFL community on Twitter chimed in with reactions. Here’s what fans and analysts were saying during the game on Super Bowl Sunday.

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49ers injury news: Deebo Samuel questionable with hamstring issue

Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is questionable to return to the Super Bowl.

Another bad injury cropped up for the 49ers midway through the third quarter of the Super Bowl. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel appeared to tweak his hamstring and he went down after pulling up on a route.

Samuel went to the blue tent for evaluation and was officially listed as questionable to return.

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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan should use 21 personnel vs Chiefs

San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan can impact the game at the line of scrimmage by using 21 personnel on offense in Super Bowl LVIII.

San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan can impact the game at the line of scrimmage by using 21 personnel on offense in Super Bowl LVIII.

In 21 personnel, the 49ers can deploy either fullback Kyle Juszczyk, running back Christian McCaffrey, or wide receiver Deebo Samuel in the backfield interchangeably. Juszczyk, McCaffrey, and Samuel are all capable pass catchers out of the backfield. Also, Juszczyk is a great run-blocker that should be used as a lead for both Samuel and McCaffrey in the ground game.

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The use of 21 personnel will force Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo out of nickel and dime formations.  While the Chiefs have a terrific secondary, they are allowing 4.5 yards per carry this season on the ground. Shanahan should take advantage.

Shanahan better be prepared for Spagnuolo’s blitz scheme that forced four sacks in the AFC Championship. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy won’t need to be perfect if Shanahan balances the offensive attack. Nevertheless, we have seen Shanahan get pass-happy in the past when the Atlanta Falcons blew a 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI.

Ranking the 49ers’ six most important players in Super Bowl

The 6 most important #49ers in Sunday’s Super Bowl:

The 49ers’ star power is apparent. They enter Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Chiefs boasting perhaps the best roster in the NFL.

While the top-to-bottom talent for San Francisco is strong, there are a handful of players who jump out as particularly essential for them against a red-hot Kansas City squad. These are the 49ers’ six most important players for securing a win and a sixth Lombardi Trophy:

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6 49ers props we love for Super Bowl LVIII

Looking at six different prop bets that standout in the Super Bowl between the 49ers and Chiefs.

One of the most entertaining angles of the Super Bowl is the betting aspect of the biggest game of the season.

From different player performance bets to first-quarter scores to Gatorade colors and coin tosses, there’s essentially unlimited action when it comes to the Super Bowl.

Before the big game on Sunday in Las Vegas, here’s a look at six different prop bets that standout for the 49ers.