The 49ers added another well-rounded piece to Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
The 49ers drafted two targets for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Day 2 in receivers Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd. General manager John Lynch added another wrinkle to the offense in the sixth round with the selection of Stanford tight end Kaden Smith. The Stanford product, at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, is among the class’ most well-rounded options, with good ability in both the run and pass game. Lets see what Twitter thought about the selection:
Kaden Smith is slow but he’s also a damn good receiver who will catch it in a crowd, take a big lick, and hold on. He’s a nice addition to #49ers
— Larry Krueger (@sportslarryknbr) April 27, 2019
I really like this pick. Not a lot of speed, but a good receiver who made a lot nice catches in traffic. I think he can be a nice compliment to Kittle in two TE sets. https://t.co/Oj18J6hcUP
— Jeff Deeney (@PFF_Jeff) April 27, 2019
Everyone that wanted a contested catch guy in the draft finally got him. TE Kaden Smith (6th round, Stanford) has some impressive contested catches, especially up the seam.
(He’s in-line on the right) pic.twitter.com/XkAeR79KbA
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) April 27, 2019
Kaden Smith is a possession receiving TE and a good blocker. Solid 6th rd pick imo #49ers
— Al Sacco (@AlSacco49) April 27, 2019
Kaden Smith scouting notes. Love his fit with the 49ers.@49ersHub #KadenSmith pic.twitter.com/iEdekV7Hvy
— John Chapman (@JL_Chapman) April 27, 2019
#49ers select TE Kaden Smith from Stanford at No. 176 overall in the #NFLDraft. Was waiting for that Stanford connection to come out.
Niners need tight end depth, too. I’d say this is the team’s best day-three pick without hesitation. #49wz
— Peter Panacy (@PeterPanacy) April 27, 2019
Your newest #49ers’ TE, Kaden Smith from Stanford: pic.twitter.com/nnQmPy7JfP
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) April 27, 2019
TE Kaden Smith is a steal in 6th round. Didn’t run well but is a good football player. @49ers
— Blake Beddingfield (@BlakeBeddingfi1) April 27, 2019
Kaden Smith gets to catch jump balls in the end zone from Jimmy G
— NFL Draft Reporter Liam (@Blutman27) April 27, 2019
Kaden Smith and George Kittle at the tight ends is gonna be problems for teams
— Smoove (@Smoove_702) April 27, 2019
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