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Fantasy football: Which 49ers should you target in your 2017 draft?

By Chris Wilson

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers dives for a touchdown against the New York Jets in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers dives for a touchdown against the New York Jets in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levis Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – OCTOBER 15: George Kittle #46 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs with a reception 22 yards for a first down against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of the game at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 15, 2016 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Iowa defeated Purdue 49-35. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – OCTOBER 15: George Kittle #46 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs with a reception 22 yards for a first down against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of the game at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 15, 2016 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Iowa defeated Purdue 49-35. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Potential Streamers and Sleepers

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Unless you’re in a “Superflex” league or a two-quarterback league, quarterback Brian Hoyer should be available on your waiver wire, and will be a potential quarterback-streamer against porous defenses.

With four potential running backs vying for the 49ers’ backup role, Hyde doesn’t currently have a true handcuff — not that handcuffing backs in a subpar offense is a particularly good strategy.

However, if Hyde begins to split time with a single running back — similar to last year’s Falcons — that RB could be a hot commodity on the waiver wire.

With the recent trade of tight end Vance McDonald, many expect George Kittle to immediately take over the 49ers’ starting role. Instead of drafting Kittle, wait to see how he is utilized over the beginning of the season, remembering that the NFL has yet to have a tight end drafted in the fifth round or later be fantasy relevant in his rookie season.

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The San Francisco 49ers have a number of assets who can be drafted at a discount in 2017. Be sure to take advantage of the value in your draft, and good luck with your fantasy football season.