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2019 NFL Draft: Top 5 dynasty league wide receivers

By Nicholas McGee

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter during The AdvoCare Showdown at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter during The AdvoCare Showdown at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 9: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waits with teammate to take to the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 9: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waits with teammate to take to the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

4. Deebo Samuel – San Francisco 49ers

Samuel certainly does not have the same benefit of a lack of competition for targets as McLaurin. He will have to share the ball with the likes of Dante Pettis, George Kittle and Marquise Goodwin, as well as a loaded backfield featuring talented receivers in Tevin Coleman and Jerick McKinnon.

But he is still expected to jump straight into a starting role at the Z receiver position across from Pettis and is an ideal fit for the Kyle Shanahan system, at least on the basis of his South Carolina tape.

If Samuel continues to excel creating separation with his route-running and picking up yards after the catch on short and intermediate routes over the middle that are a Shanahan staple, then he should become a favorite target of Jimmy Garoppolo, providing the quarterback stays healthy for a full season.

With everyone healthy, Shanahan’s offense can be one of the most prolific in the league. Being a favorite target in such an attack is a great position to be in and, though he may not immediately feel the benefit of playing in such a scheme because of the Niners’ other weapons, Samuel’s fit in the offense makes him a high-upside option who offers significant long-term value to dynasty players.

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