Breaking Down Prospects 2022 Edition NFL Draft/WR's

 This will be our first installment of the upcoming NFL prospects in this years draft. We will be taking a look at the wide receiver position, which I think they could invest one of their two 3rd rounds picks. We'll try and identify prospects the 49ers may be interested in that should be available in that range. Specifically, a speedy, wr/punt returner with the versatility to play all over the field, or as its often been described, "position-less". Let's take a look at the first guy up:

Christian Watson, 6'4" 208 lbs., WR, NDSU, 32.5" arms, 10 1/8" hands, 4.36 speed, 38.5 vertical, 136 broad jump. If you're looking for size, speed and versatility; look no further. Although he never was a 1000 yard receiver in college, it was the scheme and not the ability. I think he could improve his releases along with using his size and physicality at the catch point. Prior to the combine I thought he could be a 3rd round target and a perfect compliment to what we have at the position, not to mention his familiarity with the chosen one; Trey Lance . No longer. He solidified himself in Indy as a top 50 lock.

Romeo Doubs, 6'2" 201 lbs., WR, NV, 32 1/4" arms, 10" hands, did not participate at the combine. Two sport athlete, track/football. 2000 all purpose yards in his senior season. Long strider and a legitimate deep threat. Outstanding feet/balance with a trademark shimmy release to either side. X receiver with big slot potential. 60% contested catch rate for 2021. He does have some punt return experience, and I expect him to be available in the 3rd round.

Jalen Tolbert, 6'1" 194 lbs., WR,  South Alabama, 32 1/4" arms, 10" hands, 4.49 speed, 36" vertical, 123" broad jump, 7.08 three cone drill. Earned 3 letters in basketball and baseball. 696 yards and 9 TD's as a senior. Ranked 6th in both deep catches and yards with 16 and 646. 44% contested catch rate for 2021. No return experience that I'm aware of. Should be available in round 3.

Tyquan Thornton, 6'2" 181 lbs., WR, Baylor, 33 1/4" arms, 8 1/4" hands, 36" vertical, 130" broad jump. He led the Bears in 2021 with 62 catches for 948 yards and 10 touchdowns. He received a healthy 26.2% of the targets while averaging 15.3 yards per reception. He's got work to do as far as learning routes and sitting down and sinking his hips on his breaks. Smallish hands but it didn't show up on tape. He'd be the piece to take the top off for this offense. Thought he was a 4th rounder until he ran a 4.28.

Suggested by eMJay:

Kevin Austin Jr., 6'2" 200 lbs., WR, Notre Dame, 32 7/8th" arms, 9" hands, 39 vertical, 132" broad jump. 4.43 speed. Excellent athlete who missed 2019 for undisclosed suspension by Kelly. Had two surgeries on his foot that he broke in 2020. Broke out in 2021, especially his final 5 games of the season. 888 total yards receiving on 48 catches, averaging 18 per catch and 7 TD's. Needs route development but can get down the field and highpoint balls. No special teams experience.