49ers stock report heading into final 2017 contest versus Rams

49ers stock report heading into final 2017 contest versus the Rams

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 24: Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a touchdown pass in front of Tashaun Gipson #39 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 24: Trent Taylor #81 and George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after Taylor caught a touchdown pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during their NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Tight End George Kittle & Wide Receiver Trent Taylor

Yes, it’s looking as if the 49ers found gems in the later rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Trent Taylor are finally starting to come into their own with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo under center.

And as our friend Al Sacco over at 49ers Webzone pointed out, both Kittle and Taylor are contributing nicely on the field this season:

Trent Taylor has the 3rd most catches of any rookie WR (41) & George Kittle the 2nd most of any rookie TE (39). Home run 5th rd picks #49ers
— Al Sacco (@AlSacco49) December 26, 2017

Both Kittle and Taylor had touchdown receptions in Week 16, and the former finished second on the Niners offense with three grabs for 42 yards.

San Francisco elected to go with a youth movement this season, and it’s starting to pan out nicely.

49ers stock report heading into final 2017 contest versus the Rams

By Peter Panacy | Dec 26, 2017

Tight End George Kittle & Wide Receiver Trent Taylor

Stock: Up