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San Francisco 49ers: 5 Lesser-Known Players to Watch in Training Camp

By Peter Panacy

Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stanford wide receiver Devon Cajuste speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stanford wide receiver Devon Cajuste speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 14, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks cornerback Ugo Amadi (14, left) is called for defensive pass interference against Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Devon Cajuste (89, right) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. The Ducks defeated the Cardinal 38-36. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 14, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks cornerback Ugo Amadi (14, left) is called for defensive pass interference against Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Devon Cajuste (89, right) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. The Ducks defeated the Cardinal 38-36. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver/Tight End Devon Cajuste

Here we are looking at yet another wide receiver candidate to watch in training camp. Notice a trend here?

At 6-foot-4 and 227 pounds, former Stanford wideout Devon Cajuste in an intriguing physical specimen, who might actually wind up working more as a tight end in the red zone than a traditional wide receiver.

Cajuste may not necessarily boast the eye-popping stat lines in college, but he has some of the best hands for which one could hope.

Just take a look at the video below. You’ll know who Cajuste is.

Our friends over at NFL Mocks had this to say about the Niners’ signing of Cajuste:

"Cajuste is in the mold of a Devin Funchess/Rob Housler, a player who is not quite big enough to be considered a full-time tight end and not necessarily the type of player who is going to be a full-time receiver. That said, I think there’s a role in the NFL for Cajuste, as he is a mismatch in terms of his size, he has good hands, and he runs well for a big man. He’s also a willing blocker. I think he was a great undrafted pickup for the 49ers, and I think he’s a player that could make this team and make an impact down the line."

San Francisco was atrocious in the red zone last year, which is another reason why Cajuste is a player to monitor this summer.

Next: CB Rashard Robinson