Deebo Samuel might be looking for a trade, but the 49ers? They might just cut him loose instead. That’s the latest from The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, who thinks San Francisco won’t even bother trying to deal him. Why? Because any team trading for him would need to hand him a fat extension, and Deebo holds all the leverage. He can simply say, “Nah, I’m not signing there,” and tank his own trade value. Who’s giving up a draft pick for a one-year rental of a disgruntled receiver? No one. So, instead of playing hardball, the Niners might just let him walk.

And let’s be real—his trade stock isn’t exactly soaring. Dude just pulled up to the Super Bowl rocking an A.J. Brown Eagles jersey and, according to reports, about 20 extra pounds. The SF Standard’s Tim Kawakami says Deebo was out of shape for most of the season, which would explain the dip in his explosiveness. That’s kinda his whole thing—bullying defenders after the catch, not just burning them with speed. But what’s left if he’s losing that edge, with the extra lousy edge? Maybe we should talk about just how big Deebo really is.

Deebo Samuel height and weight in 2025

If you’ve ever watched Deebo Samuel play, you know he’s never been your typical wide receiver. The man came into the league built more like a running back—6’0”, 215 pounds—already heavier than the average receiver, who hovers around 200 pounds. But no one questioned it back then because he carried it well.

His game was all about power, breaking tackles, and turning short catches into big gains. Speed was never his only weapon—he had the muscle to go through defenders, not just around them. But now? The conversation has changed. Especially when Kawakami said Deebo’s pushing 235 pounds. That’s an extra 20 pounds on a guy who already played on the heavier side.

And if you’ve watched him this season, you probably noticed—he didn’t have the same burst, the same ability to shrug off defenders and keep moving. Forget that! He looked massive, rocking up in events. So, that brings us to the big question—is he actually overweight? Because let’s be honest, a little extra weight might not mean much for some guys. But for Deebo? It might be the difference between being a game-changer and just another receiver fighting for a job.

Is the Niners WR overweight?

Just before the 2024 season, the surrounding conversation was the complete opposite of what we are having currently. Fans weren’t worried about him being too heavy—they were nervous about him losing too much weight. Deebo even addressed it himself, saying, “It’s weight, but it’s not muscle mass.” He still had those Nick Bosa-sized quads, still felt explosive, and still planned to run through defenders like a wrecking ball. And honestly? He backed it up. He looked sharp in camp, and when the season kicked off, defenders still bounced off him.

But fast forward to now, and the conversation has flipped. Reports say he’s sitting around 235 pounds, which is on the heavier side for a receiver. For comparison, A.J. Brown—another big, physical receiver—checks in at 226 lbs. Most other top guys? Keenan Allen, Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, they’re in the 200-220 range.

So what happens now? If Deebo really wants out of San Francisco, showing up out of shape isn’t exactly the best sales pitch. But hey, teams have seen him transform his body before. Maybe they give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he cuts back down and reminds everyone why he was that guy not too long ago. But if he doesn’t? That’s when things get tricky.