We already know how much John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan value position versatility. That was proven when the San Francisco 49ers made Kyle Juszczyk a priority free-agent addition.
On Thursday, members of the 49ers coaching staff and front office – including Shanahan himself – got a firsthand look at two multitalented prospects right in their backyard. Running back Christian McCaffrey and defensive lineman Solomon Thomas headlined Stanford University’s Pro Day.
McCaffrey, son of former Denver Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey, broke Barry Sanders NCAA record for all-purpose yards in a season in 2015. That’s thanks to his ability as a runner, receiver and return man on special teams.