Accurately predicting the professional success of elite collegiate players often perplexes NFL general managers and scouting departments. Over the years, many so-called “cant-miss” prospects have turned out to be complete busts.
On Friday night, the trade of 2021 No. 3 pick Trey Lance to the Cowboys signified another player who failed to live up to immense expectations.
The former North Dakota State standout, who appeared in just eight career games over two seasons with the 49ers, finishes his brief time in San Francisco on the wrong side of historical ineptitude.
