49ers: 2017 NFL Draft Mid-Round Prospect WR Travin Dural

49ers: 2017 NFL Draft Mid-Round Prospect — Travin Dural

Oct 3, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Eastern Michigan Eagles defensive back DaQuan Pace (1) is called for pass interference against LSU Tigers wide receiver Travin Dural (83) during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 9, 2013; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Travin Dural (83) catches a six yard touchdown from Zach Mettenberger (not pictured) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Travin Dural Comparison at the NFL Level

Player comparisons can be very difficult because there are so many variables when evaluating players — quarterback play, system, role in the offense, etc. But for breakdown’s sake, lets do it.

Dural’s speed, quickness and smooth route running are similar to DeAndre Hopkins coming out of Clemson. While his overall talent is not quite on Hopkins’ level, Dural’s effortless route running is reminiscent of the now star wide receiver.

In the NFL, Dural will likely never be on the same level as Hopkins. But his size and overall ability compare nicely to Mike Wallace.

Wallace was particularly effective during his time in Pittsburgh when he was the second option in the passing offense and used primarily to stretch the field.