San Francisco 49ers: Three bold predictions for the 2017 season

Dec 20, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) celebrates after the 49ers recovered an onside kick during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 5, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (81) runs a route during the 49ers Rookie Minicamp. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receiver Trent Taylor will lead the team in catches

What? A fifth-round selection from a relatively small school leading the team in catches in his rookie year?

Well, Trent Taylor is no stranger to being prolific — he had 136 receptions and 1,803 yards his senior season.

During his college days at Louisiana Tech, Taylor was one of the most productive wide receivers in football, amassing over 4,000 yards and 32 TDs during his career.

Here’s what I wrote about him a mock draft for Niner Noise back in March: