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13th Overall Pick
Todd McShay, ESPN: WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama
"The 49ers dealt DeForest Buckner to land this pick, and they could immediately replace him with South Carolina's Javon Kinlaw. But San Francisco is searching for a wide receiver, a concern that grew more pressing when Emmanuel Sanders signed in New Orleans. Coach Kyle Shanahan likes speedy guys who can tack on yards after the catch, and that's what Ruggs does. Suddenly, that arsenal doesn't look too bad with the likes of Deebo Samuel and George Kittle also running routes for Jimmy Garoppolo."
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today: WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama
"Kyle Shanahan's pre-San Francisco offenses typically featured a No. 1 wideout who was fed heavily. Grabbing Jeudy, a polished yet explosive pass catcher, would give the 49ers the go-to outside threat that has long been missing."
Dan Kadar, SB Nation: WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma
"After getting the No. 13 pick from the Colts, the 49ers may think about dealing it to try and get back into the second round this year. It might make the most sense for the 49ers to utilize this pick to land a sure-thing playmaker and trade the No. 31 pick. Lamb would give the 49ers a superstar wide receiver to pair with Deebo Samuel. Along with tight end George Kittle, San Francisco would have one of the best receiver groups in the NFL."
Peter Schrager, NFL Network: Lamb
"Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch, Adam Peters and Paraag Marathe -- the 49ers' brain trust -- have been so disciplined in acquiring talent at the wide receiver position over the past two seasons. They knew they loved Deebo Samuel at the Senior Bowl and were patient enough to wait until the second round to take him in 2019. They resisted swapping a top pick for Odell Beckham last offseason. They didn't trade for or sign Antonio Brown when there was interest from the player a year ago. All that patience could pay off if Lamb falls to the 49ers at 13. Samuel and Lamb together? Watch out, NFC."
Matt De Lima, Sports Illustrated: Jeudy
"Jeudy would be a great fit for the 49ers' scheme, but will he last this long? Great hands, great acceleration, excellent off the line, can set the edge, runs every route, electric after the catch, you name it. The 49ers eventually found Deebo Samuel to be their playmaker in the postseason, particularly in the Super Bowl, but they seemed to be one good player away on offense to seal the deal. Jeudy would be that guy."
Benjamin Solak, The Draft Network: Ruggs III
"Jimmy Garoppolo doesn't have the best deep ball to unlock Henry Ruggs III on 9 routes. But on the wide-open intermediate crossers and RPOs that Kyle Shanahan opens so well, Ruggs will be a deadly yards-after-catch option."
Carter Donnick, The Draft Network: Jeudy
"Giving Kyle Shanahan a route-runner like this is almost unfair for the rest of the league."
Joe Marino, The Draft Network: Jeudy
"Jerry Jeudy's route-running skills in Kyle Shanahan's offense is dreamy."
Drae Harris, The Draft Network: Lamb
"The run on receivers has started. Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo add some size to their WR room."
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network: Lamb
"The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of speed at receiver, but a possession receiver like CeeDee Lamb will help Jimmy Garoppolo."
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com: Ruggs III
"After watching first-hand what Tyreek Hill did for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, the Niners nab their own home-run hitter."
Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Jeudy
"The 49ers' Super Bowl showing made it very clear that they need to upgrade their receiving corps. Jeudy becomes what Emmanuel Sanders was for the team before moving on to the Saints this offseason."
Charley Casserly, NFL.com: Lamb
"San Francisco acquired this pick from Indianapolis in the DeForest Buckner trade. In related news, defensive tackle has become a need for the Niners. Cornerback could use a fresh influx of talent, too. But John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan can't pass up an explosive offensive weapon like Lamb. In fact, would they consider leapfrogging the Raiders to score Jeudy?"
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: DL Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina
"DeForest Buckner is gone and in his place steps another long-limbed, physical freak. Build the fronts and the rest falls into place."
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Jeudy
"The 49ers lost Emmanuel Sanders in free agency and Jeudy, who is the best route runner in this class, would join a WR corps that includes Deebo Samuel, the 2019 second-round pick coming off a fantastic rookie campaign."
Trevor Sikkema, The Draft Network: WR Justin Jefferson, LSU + Trade
"Dallas Cowboys trade 17-overall and third-round picks for San Francisco 49ers 13th-overall selection."