DeAndre Smelter running routes aside from 49ers practice

Rookie WR DeAndre Smelter (NFI) was running routes and catching passes on the side. Working on one-handed catches w/ his enormous hands.

One member of the San Francisco 49ers appears to be making some progress in his injury recovery. Wide receiver DeAndre Smelter, currently on the NFI list as he recovers from a 2014 torn ACL, was spotted running routes and catching passes during the 49ers Friday practice session. Smelter is not allowed to practice with the team, but running routes with trainers as part of his rehab process is allowed.