The 49ers’ need at receiver isn’t pressing. They have a dynamic pair with Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel atop the depth chart. Jauan Jennings fills a role as the third receiver, and Ray-Ray McCloud found a home as a fourth WR and return man for San Francisco. 2022 third-round pick Danny Gray is still finding his way and looking to break otu in Year 2. However, adding another player who can contribute as a blocker and on special teams would make sense. Arkansas WR Jadon Haselwood fits that mold and had a 30 visit with San Francisco per the Draft Network’s Justin Melo.
Haselwood plays the receiver position with a tenacity that could quickly find a home in the 49ers’ run-first scheme. He’s 6-2, 215 pounds and while he doesn’t have elite speed or after-the-catch ability, he finishes plays with a lot of force. Dane Brugler of the Athletic projects Haselwood as a slot option in the NFL, although if he can block the 49ers would surely aim to find work for him on the outside. It’s easy to see where he’d fit in a Jauan Jennings-type role.
