Niners' Draft: Explosive WRs for Shanahan's Scheme

0:00San Francisco 49ers looks set to grab a wide receiver in this year's NFL Draft. Their current group has no real future past 2026, so it's a smart play to reload now. But they need guys who fit Kyle Shanahan's scheme perfectly. The team thrives with speedy receivers who run crisp routs and make big plays after the catch. Big body possession types just don't mesh well in that motion heavy offense, even if they've got talent. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the risks here. Guys like Mike Evans ported off early with some burst, but most slow poke struggle against man coverage or finding seams in zone. It's why the Niners stay picky. Washington's Denzel Boston shines in spots, but lacks that top end speed. Notre Dame's Malachi Fields never cracked 1,000 yards in a season and has zero quickness. Mississippi State's Brennan Thompson exploded last year, with over 1,000 yards, yet he's injury riddled and dodges middle routes. Stick to explosive fits, and this draft could juice up their attack big time.

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