Kyle Philips WR UCLA

I'm looking for a slot WR that can get separation and be reliable. Kyle Philips is just that. He's not as big as Kupp but IMO he's got a similar skill set. My comp for him is Hunter Renfrow. He can return kicks and is filthy in the slot.

His foot work and route-running are pretty darn impressive...explosive out of cuts and get's easy separation on those underneath routes.



From what I've read and seen he doesn't drop balls either

He's a 3rd down converting machine

I think he's a early day 3 guy say our 4th rd pick...I'm all about a player like these at that draft value.

sign me up.

chain mover

I don't know that I necessarily see an overly explosive athlete, but he definitely has great footwork, and knows how to use his feet, tempo, headfakes, pad level, etc to get open off the line.

I like him. I had read about him and watched clips during Shrine week and he had a great week there.

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
I don't know that I necessarily see an overly explosive athlete, but he definitely has great footwork, and knows how to use his feet, tempo, headfakes, pad level, etc to get open off the line.

That's why my comp for him is Hunter Renfrow. If he was more explosive (overall) he would be going much higher. Every team can use a WR like that on their team. Dude knows how to get open and move the chains. He can return punts as well.

For me I'm looking to build up that WR corps. We already got our two top guys, plus Kittle. I don't expect them to see less snaps going forward. I think we do need that chain mover slot guy who can find the soft spots in the zone and we need also need a guy that can spread out the field/return kicks. Philips can be that slot guy that returns kicks. I like his value. Obviously much more dynamic WRs but is it worth spending up for?

Jimmy punching the air if we draft this dude. Talk about tailormade for him.

But for real, how's his blocking? One of the reasons the 49ers brought back Sanu and Jennings gained more playing time was blocking. It's also why Richie James could never get on the field.

Originally posted by Heroism:
Jimmy punching the air if we draft this dude. Talk about tailormade for him.

But for real, how's his blocking? One of the reasons the 49ers brought back Sanu and Jennings gained more playing time was blocking. It's also why Richie James could never get on the field.

Haha. Trent Taylor redux.

I believe Kyle wants a deep ball guy to stretch the defense. Having Goodwin on the field really opened up the offense.

Originally posted by All22:

Originally posted by Heroism:
Jimmy punching the air if we draft this dude. Talk about tailormade for him.

But for real, how's his blocking? One of the reasons the 49ers brought back Sanu and Jennings gained more playing time was blocking. It's also why Richie James could never get on the field.

Haha. Trent Taylor redux.

I believe Kyle wants a deep ball guy to stretch the defense. Having Goodwin on the field really opened up the offense.

One of about 5 WR/KR options in this draft. Could also take Christian Watson, Calvin Austin IIII, Bo Melton, Deven Thompkins, Jalen Nailor, or Phillips.

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
One of about 5 WR/KR options in this draft. Could also take Christian Watson, Calvin Austin IIII, Bo Melton, Deven Thompkins, Jalen Nailor, or Phillips.

I like Watson and Danny Gray. I think Lance needs a guy with a big catch radius, and or a guy who can get under it and let it drop in the bucket while continues to develop his precision

dude has Hunter Renfrow written all over him

Went to the Stanford vs UCLA game, he was torching the Stanford secondary, had a couple nice punt returns also that he almost broke for TD's.

Originally posted by jimrat:
Went to the Stanford vs UCLA game, he was torching the Stanford secondary, had a couple nice punt returns also that he almost broke for TD's.

Yeah I wouldn't hate getting him at all.