SANTA CLARA — The 49ers just drafted South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel with the fourth pick in Round 2. Let’s break down the positives and negatives of this pick.
POSITIVES
- Good route runner.
- Can beat press coverage.
- Can beat man-to-man coverage.
- Dangerous after the catch.
- Experienced kickoff returner (averaged 29 yards per return and scored four touchdowns).
NEGATIVES
- Struggles making contested catches (37 percent catch rate on contested targets).
- Short for a flanker (5’11”), and doesn’t play bigger than his size, as Pierre Garcon did.