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Simulating the 49ers Selections in the 2017 NFL Draft

By Nicholas McGee

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) cannot make a catch as Baylor Bears cornerback Ryan Reid (9) defends during the first quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) cannot make a catch as Baylor Bears cornerback Ryan Reid (9) defends during the first quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4 Pick 36 (No. 143 Overall) – WR Dede Westbrook (Oklahoma)

Make no mistake, if the 49ers get Oklahoma wideout Dede Westbrook with a compensatory pick at the bottom of the fourth round, then it is an absolute steal.

Westbrook’s off-the-field issues — he has twice been accused of domestic violionce — may give the 49ers pause.

But if they sign off on him then the Niners will be getting a player who is a pure home-run hitter who can win with his route-running as well as his deep speed, while showing the ball-tracking skills and athleticism to make some stunning catches.

Westbrook benfefited from playing against Big 12 to help pad his numbers — 1524 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2016 — but his all-round skill set is easily good enough for him to enjoy considerable success at the next level.