WR Trent Taylor-Round 5-Pick 177

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by LottDMontanaO:

Going into the draft, I wanted Ryan Switzer as a slot WR but then seeing Taylor's highlights and overall production, these two players seem pretty similar in ability. And, Switzer played with a better QB. I watched Switzer in college but not Taylor- any thoughts on if Switzer is really that much better off a player? I know Shanahan has said how much he likes Taylor, his toughness, his ability to get open and catch everything, etc.

Yeah, like we projected Nathan Peterman and then grabs Beathard who had a chance to prove how tough and fearless he was. Similar player. Maybe, it's a similar concept with Switzer and Taylor.

Originally posted by GoldenGateGlory:

Lets hope he has hands of glue.

Originally posted by Bluesbro:
I didn't know we drafted the Wolverine.

Taylor (5-8, 181), the 49ers' fifth-round pick this spring from Louisiana Tech, is among the most intriguing of the group. He led college football with 136 receptions for 1,803 yards and figures to compete for time in the slot.

He's small and slow in a straight line but has proven to be a tough cover throughout San Francisco's offseason program. He regularly finds himself open in one-on-one coverage and in the soft spots of zone defenses.

"There's plays that are designed to go (Taylor's) way," LaFleur said. "He has to beat that man-to-man. If he beats it, the ball's coming his way. There's a lot of plays that he's designed to get a (linebacker) to step up, if the 'backer doesn't step up, he finds a way to get the ball and he gets yards.

"No matter what route he was running, the ball was always coming his way and he was finding ways to make plays. That's what stuck out for us."

Originally posted by Zealot:

Sounding good. Looking forward to seeing him on the field.

Taylor (5-8, 181), the 49ers' fifth-round pick this spring from Louisiana Tech, is among the most intriguing of the group. He led college football with 136 receptions for 1,803 yards and figures to compete for time in the slot.

He's small and slow in a straight line but has proven to be a tough cover throughout San Francisco's offseason program. He regularly finds himself open in one-on-one coverage and in the soft spots of zone defenses.

"There's plays that are designed to go (Taylor's) way," LaFleur said. "He has to beat that man-to-man. If he beats it, the ball's coming his way. There's a lot of plays that he's designed to get a (linebacker) to step up, if the 'backer doesn't step up, he finds a way to get the ball and he gets yards.

"No matter what route he was running, the ball was always coming his way and he was finding ways to make plays. That's what stuck out for us."

http://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/16/pint-sized-problem-how-49ers-are-making-up-for-lack-of-size-at-receiver/

Originally posted by Zealot:

Sounding good. Looking forward to seeing him on the field.

Taylor (5-8, 181), the 49ers' fifth-round pick this spring from Louisiana Tech, is among the most intriguing of the group. He led college football with 136 receptions for 1,803 yards and figures to compete for time in the slot.

He's small and slow in a straight line but has proven to be a tough cover throughout San Francisco's offseason program. He regularly finds himself open in one-on-one coverage and in the soft spots of zone defenses.

"There's plays that are designed to go (Taylor's) way," LaFleur said. "He has to beat that man-to-man. If he beats it, the ball's coming his way. There's a lot of plays that he's designed to get a (linebacker) to step up, if the 'backer doesn't step up, he finds a way to get the ball and he gets yards.

"No matter what route he was running, the ball was always coming his way and he was finding ways to make plays. That's what stuck out for us."

http://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/16/pint-sized-problem-how-49ers-are-making-up-for-lack-of-size-at-receiver/