One of the 49ers’ dream scenarios plays out early in the first round of Mel Kiper’s third mock draft of the season.
An early run on quarterbacks, offensive linemen and defensive linemen allows all of the wide receivers to fall to them with the No. 13 pick. With that selection they acquired in the DeForest Buckner trade, they scoop up Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.
If Jeudy is available at No. 13, the 49ers would probably sprint to the podium since he checks all the boxes for what they need across from Deebo Samuel.
Jeudy measured in at 6-1, 193 pounds at the combine, and he does all the things Kyle Shanahan typically likes a receiver to do. He’s a terrific route runner who didn’t rely heavily on his offense to scheme him open in college.
It didn’t take long for Jeudy to make a huge impact on the Crimson Tide offense either. He put up 68 catches for 1,315 yards and 14 touchdowns as a sophomore, then backed it up with 77 receptions for 1,163 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior.
This is a deep receiver class, and it wouldn’t be a disaster if Jeudy didn’t fall to San Francisco. However, landing Jeudy would give them the best chance to elevate their offense beyond the peak it reached with Samuel, Emmanuel Sanders and Kendrick Bourne last season.
There’s a strong chance the 49ers trade back from No. 31, especially if they get the best available receiver with their
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