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2017 NFL Draft: The Top 32 Prospects and How the 49ers Are Linked to Each

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 27: Tight End David Njoku, Miami

If the 49ers elect to pass on tight end O.J. Howard — they will — looking at Miami’s David Njoku might not be a bad idea.

Njoku was highly productive in just 13 games for Miami last season, logging 43 receptions for 698 yards and eight touchdowns. His 6-foot-4, 246-pound frame, combined with a 4.64 40-yard time, could make him an enticing mismatch for San Francisco’s offense.

He probably won’t go in Round 1, which makes a day-two pick for the Niners plausible here.

There hasn’t been any reported interest between the two sides though, so it’s likely the 49ers would use their second pick in the draft on someone else.