Forty-Niners' Draft Dilemma: Avoiding Risky WRs

0:00It's April 6, NFL News. Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. The San Francisco 49ers are scouting wide receivers hard for the 2026 NFL draft, but some prospects just don't fit their style. Names like Bryce Lance from North Dakota State, Zachariah Branch from Georgia, Chris Bell from Lulville, Jacobi Lane from USC and Deon Berks from. Oklahoma top the avoid list. These guys have flash, but their flaws make them risky picks for a team that builds contenders. Take Lance, for example, he's got size and speed for deep shots, but coming from a small school, his strength against pros is unproven. Brand shines after the catch, yet he's too slight for the Niners preference for bigger frames that handle heavy snaps. The team loves versatile threats, not just gadget types. Meanwhile, the 49ers deal with non-stop injuries, so drafting Bell off a torn ACL is a no-go, even with his power and pace. He's raw anyway,

1:05and they can't afford more health gambles after signing so many banged-up vets. Lane look quick at the combine, but his route shifts won't fool NFL corners built like tanks. Berks has highlight real athleticism and ball skills, yet as a fifth-year guy, his college production stays spotty week to week. Scout see the upside in these players, before the Niners, passing keeps them hunting true fits who translate fast and stay on the field. Smart drafting means dodging these traps.