The 49ers will look to add to their wide receivers room in the 2025 NFL Draft, but it could be in later rounds — especially after San Francisco used its first-round pick to select Ricky Pearsall just one year ago.Considering the 49ers' trade of Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders and Brandon Aiyuk's uncertain injury return timetable, the team undoubtedly will add a young wideout, and the 2025 draft class offers some enticing options further down the line.The 49ers have had some past luck with receivers in later rounds, like Jauan Jennings, who was a seventh-round selection (No. 217) in 2020. The 27-year-old's 2024 NFL season was his best yet, catching 77 of his 113 targets for 975 yards and six touchdowns.Jacob Cowing was a fourth-round pick (No. 135) in 2024 and quickly stepped in as San Francisco's punt returner. General manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan hope the young receiver continues to develop in order to use his 4.38-second 40-yard dash speed on the field.Here are four receiver prospects the 49ers could draft in later rounds next month:Nick NashSchool: San Jose StateHeight: 6-foot-3Weight: 195 poundsLast year completed: Senior40-yard dash: 4.57Projected...
Four wide receivers 49ers could target in 2025 draft’s later rounds
Mar 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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