Deebo Samuel

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/deebo-samuel

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Deebo Samuel born?January 15, 1996
2. Where was Deebo Samuel born?South Carolina, USA
3. What is the teams played for?San Francisco 49ers (2019-2025), Washington Commanders (2025-present)
4. Why is Deebo Samuel called "Deebo"?Deebo is a nickname that people use to recognize him. It is part of his identity as a football player.
5. How did Deebo Samuel start his football career?He played college football at the University of South Carolina. He was then chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Offensive Scheme: The strategic plan and set of plays a football team uses to move the ball and score points.
Defensive Coordinator: The coach responsible for planning and directing the team's defensive strategy.
Versatility: The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; in sports, excelling at multiple roles or positions.