DeAndre Smelter was quite an intriguing pick in the 2015 draft. If he didn't have his ACL injury, he would have been gone by the 2nd or 3rd round most likely. Thanks to the Trent Baalke redshirt program, Smelter was available in the 4th round. From his physicality to his competitiveness on the field, Smelter shows a lot of likeliness to Anquan Boldin, and if Boldin does indeed leave, we may have an heir waiting. There is of course that ACL issue where he may not be back to the level he was at before the injury, but all signs point to Smelter really feeling ready to roll.
DeAndre Smelter talks Bay Area living, recovery, and where he sees himself on the 49ers
