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San Francisco 49ers: Predicting 5 Long Shots Who Make the 2016 53-Man Roster

By Peter Panacy

Nov 28, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Devon Cajuste (89) catches a pass as Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cole Luke (36) defends in the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Devon Cajuste (89) catches a pass as Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cole Luke (36) defends in the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 11, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver DiAndre Campbell stretches during minicamp at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 11, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver DiAndre Campbell stretches during minicamp at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: WR DiAndre Campbell

Second-year pro DiAndre Campbell didn’t manage to get onto the field after being selected as an undrafted free agent a year ago, but things could change in 2016.

With former CFL wideout Eric Rogers sidelined with an ACL injury, Campbell is the type of player who could step up and assume a big-bodied receiving role for a position lacking proven talent. At 6-foot-2 and 206 pounds, Campbell has more than enough size to offset some of the smaller 49ers wideouts — see Bruce Ellington, 5-foot-9 and 197 pounds.

While Ellington will likely be a factor, the 49ers could still use players with size on their side.

Campbell fits the bill and, according to Chris Biderman of NinersWire.com, the second-year wideout has already developed something of a rapport with quarterback Blaine Gabbert in training camp:

Rogers’ misfortune may be the best thing to happen for Campbell’s chances to make the roster.

Next: No. 2: LB Marcus Rush