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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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Oct 15, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Jeremy Sprinkle (83) runs after a catch as Ole Miss Rebels defensive back Zedrick Woods (36) defends at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated Ole Miss 34-30. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Jeremy Sprinkle (83) runs after a catch as Ole Miss Rebels defensive back Zedrick Woods (36) defends at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated Ole Miss 34-30. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 5 Pick 17 (No. 161 Overall) – TE Jeremy Sprinkle (Arkansas)

He may not be one of the many athletic tight ends this draft is blessed with, but Jeremy Sprinkle can be a dependable player for a team lacking in them at that position.

Vastly experienced as an in-line blocker, Sprinkle has the body control to make difficult catches and can win with fakes in his routes.

Those abilities helped him average 14.4 yards per play in 2015 and catch 10 touchdowns in the last two seasons. With only Vance McDonald to really rely on at tight end, the 49ers could certainly use that kind of production.