NFL Free Agency: 10 Under-the-Radar Players the 49ers Should Sign

Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Justin Hunter (17) jumps in the stands after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 23, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Shepard (89) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 7: Wide Receiver Russell Shepard

2016 Cap Hit: $1,671,000

Remember what we said about wide receiver?

Yeah, it’s that bad. And the 49ers wouldn’t be dumb to go out and sign a couple of second- or third-tier wide receivers this offseason to add to the competition.

One such option could be current Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Russell Shepard.

The former undrafted free agent enjoyed his best season this year — albeit just 23 catches for 341 yards and two touchdowns. But the 6-foot-1 receiving target could be a nice complement to No. 1 receiver Torrey Smith on the outside.

While he’ll never be a true No. 1 or even No. 2 target, he at least adds some solid depth to a Niners team truly lacking it at this position.