Deebo Samuel Changes Jersey Number, Teases Upcoming Trip
Instagram Announcement
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that he is changing his jersey number from 19 to 1, the number he wore in college for South Carolina.
Samuel's announcement came in the form of a video posted to his Instagram account. In the video, Samuel is seen meeting with a young fan who is wearing a 49ers jersey with the number 1 on it.
Samuel and the fan then engage in a conversation about the upcoming NFL season. Samuel tells the fan that he is excited for the season and that he believes the 49ers have a chance to win the Super Bowl.
At the end of the video, Samuel surprises the fan with an all-expenses-paid trip to see the 49ers play in the preseason.
Samuel's jersey number change is a significant one for the 49ers. The number 1 has been worn by some of the greatest players in franchise history, including Joe Montana, Steve Young, and Jerry Rice.
By changing to the number 1, Samuel is showing that he is ready to take on a leadership role for the 49ers. He is a talented player with a bright future, and he could be one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.
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