The 49ers made Samuel a second-round pick out of South Carolina in April. He has eight catches for 104 yards with a touchdown so far this season and has rushed the football twice for seven yards.
Samuel's receiving yards total leads all 49ers wide receivers. Only tight end George Kittle has more (108).
The 49ers are 2-0 and will face the Pittsburgh Steelers next weekend in their first game of the season at Levi's Stadium.
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