SANTA CLARA — The 49ers just drafted Baylor wide receiver Jalen Hurd with the third pick in Round 3. Let’s break down the positives and negatives of this pick.
POSITIVES
- Tall (6’4″) and explosive (35.5″ vertical jump).
- Potential to become a receiving threat in the red zone.
- Experience playing running back (rushed for 2,844 yards and 23 touchdowns in college).
NEGATIVES
- Only one year of experience at wide receiver.
- Poor hands (nine drops in 2018).
- Rudimentary route-runner.