The 49ers continue to do their due diligence on pass catchers for this upcoming draft. And for good reason, as Jauan Jennings becomes a restricted free agent after the 2023 season, Danny Gray remains an unknown, and Ray-Ray McCloud didn’t see the field outside a Deebo Samuel injury.
When you’re selecting later in the draft, you’re not looking to replace your top wideouts. But this is a big year for both Deebo and Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco must determine if both wideouts price tags are worth their talent.
Aiyuk will be under team control through the 2024 season, as John Lynch said the 49ers will pick up his fifth-year option.