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San Francisco 49ers: Top 5 NFL Draft prospects to watch at wide receiver

By Logan Stanley

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 21: Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs the ball after reception as Chris Murphy #30 of the Cincinnati Bearcats reaches for the tackle at Nippert Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 21: Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs the ball after reception as Chris Murphy #30 of the Cincinnati Bearcats reaches for the tackle at Nippert Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE STATION, TX – OCTOBER 07: Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies has a pass go off his fingertips in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Kyle Field on October 7, 2017 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TX – OCTOBER 07: Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies has a pass go off his fingertips in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Kyle Field on October 7, 2017 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Christian Kirk, Texas A&M

At 20 years old, Texas A&M’s Christian Kirk is one of the younger wide receivers in the NFL Draft. Kirk, who was an early enrollee at Texas A&M, immediately made an impact, recording 80 receptions for 1,009 yards and seven touchdowns as a freshman.

The junior finished his career as one of the best Aggie receivers ever, ranking in school history near the top for numerous categories: second in receptions, third in receiving yards, third in receiving touchdowns and third in all-purpose yards.

Kirk never did top 1,000 receiving yards in his final two seasons — reaching 928 yards in 2016 and 919 yards in 2017 — but there was no shortage of elite playmaking.

He was a threat in special teams, holding the school for most punt return touchdowns with six. Kirk is currently ranked as Matt Miller‘s No. 3 wide receiver, with the expectation he will go in the Round 1-2 range.

At six feet tall and 205 pounds, Kirk is not quite the big receiver the team lacks. But his ability to stretch the field and contribute even when not on offense should pique the 49ers interests.