San Francisco 49ers executives and coaches made the 13-mile trek west from the team's headquarters in Santa Clara on Thursday to watch the Stanford players hoping to be drafted or picked up by an NFL team later this month. The large contingent consisted of general manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan, special teams coordinator Richard Hightower, receivers coach Wes Welker, offensive assistant Katie Sowers, and others, according to reports from The Athletic.

Also on hand was 49ers defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, a first-round selection out of Stanford in 2017.


Among the main attractions was wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, who reportedly clocked a 4.49-second 40-yard dash. Welker and Sowers likely attended to evaluate the 6-foot-2 receiver as a potential option for the 49ers, who still seak a big threat in the red zone.


Hightower's presence could be an indication that the 49ers might be interested in punter Jake Bailey. The team opted not to bring back former fifth-round pick Bradley Pinion, who signed a four-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but did sign former Green Bay Packers punter Justin Vogel as a potential replacement.





Below are the former Stanford players who took part in Thursday's pro day:


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