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Curtis Samuel

WR - BUF

Height: 5-11

Weight: 195 lbs

Age: 28

College: Ohio State

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2024 Season Outlooks

Samuel joined the Bills this offseason and he'll battle Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and others for targets in a wide-open wide receiver room. We're hoping the young guys win out, but Samuel has a fighter's chance and is worth a dart throw in the double-digit rounds. He earned 90-plus targets the past two seasons playing alongside Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson and earned even more playing next to D.J. Moore in Carolina. If no true No. 1 emerges, Samuel could see a career-high in targets from the best quarterback he's ever played with. When Samuel has been Fantasy relevant in the past he's been a part of the running game, with at least 130 rushing yards and a score in 2019, 2020 and 2022. Sean McDermott and Joe Brady trended towards the run in the second half last year, so Samuel could contribute there as well.

Samuel signed with the Bills this offseason after showcasing versatility over the past two seasons with the Commanders. In 33 regular-season games, he hauled in 126 of 183 targets for 1,269 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, proving effective as both a receiver and a rusher. Now part of a Bills offense that ranked fifth in total yards per game and sixth in points scored per game with Josh Allen at QB, Samuel has a clear path to targets, especially with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis departing this offseason. However, rookie Keon Coleman will also be actively involved. Samuel can be considered a flex option in deeper formats.