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2016 NFL Draft: Good Picks vs. Bad Picks for the San Francisco 49ers

By Peter Panacy

Sep 6, 2014; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) on the sidelines during the fourth quarter in a game against the Sacramento State Hornets at Memorial Stadium. California won 55-14. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2014; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) on the sidelines during the fourth quarter in a game against the Sacramento State Hornets at Memorial Stadium. California won 55-14. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) catches a touchdown pass past West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Terrell Chestnut (16) during the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) catches a touchdown pass past West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Terrell Chestnut (16) during the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Good Fit: Wide Receiver Josh Doctson, TCU

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Instead of a player like Ole Miss’ Laquon Treadwell, the 49ers would have better value if they elected to go with TCU wideout Josh Doctson.

Doctson is projected as a late first- or early second-round pick, according to CBS Sports. And there is little doubt to him having some of the best hands in the draft.

The 6’2″, 202-pound prospect may be a little lanky. But he excelled in TCU’s spread offense, according to CBS Sports’ Dane Brugler, which helped him reach 1,326 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns en route to being named a 2015 Consensus All-American.

He’ll need some polishing, and mastering pro-style routes may have to come with time. But there is little to question about his sheer ability and potential.

Should Doctson slip into Round 2, the 49ers wouldn’t go wrong by drafting him.

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