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2016 NFL Draft: Mocking the Top 10 Picks of Tonight’s Draft

By Chandler Wright

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) is tackled by Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback Kevin Peterson (1) during the first half in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) is tackled by Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback Kevin Peterson (1) during the first half in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Laquan Treadwell, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss

The San Francisco 49ers biggest need is at wide receiver.

Unless the 49ers believe Eric Rogers from the CFL or 2015 fourth-round pick DeAndre Smelter can become their No. 1 receiver, they must select a pass-catcher early in tonight’s draft.

They have a bunch of unproven wideouts in Bruce Ellington, Quinton Patton, DeAndrew White and Dres Anderson. While Torrey Smith is a solid No. 2 receiver, the rest are all question marks.

Now it’s possible that the Niners feel that they haven’t succeeded thus far because of a combination of poor quarterbacking and offensive line play. That is certainly very possible.

But two years ago, the 49ers had plans to draft New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., but it just didn’t materialize. The 49ers must quit playing around and grab a No. 1 target as it is necessary to win a championship.

A few days ago, Treadwell revealed a pre-draft visit with San Francisco. Hopefully this tells the story of their draft plans down in Santa Clara.

Next: The Cleveland Browns Select