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San Francisco 49ers: 2017 NFL Draft report card

By Peter Felsch

Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Trent Taylor (5) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Trent Taylor (5) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 5, No. 177 Overall

Trent Taylor, WR LA Tech — C+

Based on production in college, there isn’t much better than Louisiana Tech wideout Trent Taylor. He led the FBS with 1,803 yards receiving in 2016.

Although Taylor is small in stature (5-foot-8) and is more quick than fast, he makes it up with good route-running skills and projects as a immediate impact kick returner, something lacking last year.

There were other big-bodied receivers available here on the board I think would fit better for answering the Niners’ red-zone deficiencies. But given the offseason additions of Pierre Garcon, Marquise Goodwin and Aldrick Robinson, this is a good pick up late in the fifth round.