Deebo becomes the first receiver in NFL history to reach a special TD milestone

Deebo becomes first receiver in NFL history to reach special TD milestone originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Deebo Samuel is in a league of his own.

Literally.

With his final touchdown in prime time on Thursday, the 49ers star became the first wide receiver in NFL history with at least 20 rushing touchdowns and at least 20 receiving touchdowns in his career.

During the second quarter of San Francisco's “Thursday Night Football” meeting with the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Samuel took a pass from Brock Purdy 76 yards to the house.

The all-around wideout, also known as the YAC Master, is one of the most unique offensive playmakers the league has ever seen.

Samuel used his speed – as he often does – to elude Seattle defenders for the explosive touchdown. He reached a top speed of 20.90 mph, his fastest speed since Week 14 of the 2019 season and the third time he reached over 20 mph this season, which is the third-fastest speed in the NFL according to Next Gen Stats .

Other players close to 20-20 include former NFL running back Keith Lincoln (19, 19), former NFL halfback Bill Dudley (18, 18) and former NFL running back, according to Pro Football Reference Tony Nathan (16, 16).

Samuel is really one of 1.

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