The San Francisco 49ers are in a prime position to select an instant and future impact player at wide receiver with the 27th pick in the NFL Draft. KC Concepcion, Omar Cooper, Jr., and Denzel Boston all have visited Santa Clara as top-30 visits. Any one of the three would be a fine addition to the 49ers offense for different reasons. But what if the 49ers considered another position in the first round and revisited wide receiver later in the draft?
With the uncertainty of the draft board and what
organizations are thinking and valuing with their picks, players can fall into the team’s laps. Nothing is certain on draft day, which is what makes the top 30 visits important. A surprise EDGE could be available at 27, or all three receivers in for visits could be gone by the time the 49ers are on the clock.
Here are five receivers for the 49ers to consider after the first round:
Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee – 6’4”, 198 lbs
4.37 40-yard dash and 1.52 ten-yard split. After his first two years were spent at Tulane (redshirt freshman), Brazzell transferred to Tennessee, and after a slow 2024 season, exploded last year with 62 receptions, 1,017 receiving yards, 16.4 per reception, and nine touchdowns. Big, fast, versatile (can play X and Z), and has a big catch radius. Brazzell may go in the first round, but he’ll most likely make it to the second round. Perhaps the 49ers make a move up and get him?
Ja’Kobi Lane, USC – 6’4”, 200 lbs
Come close so I can tell you a secret: Lane is the best receiver from USC in this draft. Yeah, you heard me. Although his Next Gen Stats athleticism score ranked 19th in the receiver class, Lane’s size and contested catch ability are next level. Funny enough, he looks like Mike Evans, who he would get a chance to learn from if his name is called on draft day. Both receivers win in the same ways.
Chris Bell, Louisville – 6’2”, 222 lbs
Bell’s stock is rising as we get closer and closer to draft day. As a big boundary receiver with a huge frame, Bell can win at the catch point. The Louisville receiver could be the answer to the 49ers’ YAC issues from last season. He is coming off an ACL tear, so the 49ers will have to evaluate his medicals, but his stock has gone from whispers to roars the past few weeks.
Germie Bernard, Alabama – 6’1, 206 lbs
Alabama’s passing offense went through Bernard last season. He’s good with the ball in his hands and could be the versatile answer to the vacant special teams role left by Skyy Moore. Bernard could carve out a career similar to Robert Woods. Not a field stretcher, but has juice for sure.
CJ Daniels, Miami – 6’2, 202 lbs
As a route runner, Daniels has a deep bag of tricks at his disposal, but isn’t a YAC monster. He will play the ball well and make contested catches, but he may need help from the scheme to get open against press coverage. Still, Daniels runs routes like a veteran, and the senior is experienced.
