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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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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Deon Cain #8 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball as Tony Brown #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Anthony Averett #28 defend in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Deon Cain #8 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball as Tony Brown #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Anthony Averett #28 defend in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Deon Cain, Clemson

Just declared recently, Clemson’s Deon Cain is another name that should interest San Francisco at wide receiver. Cain, who led Clemson in receiving yards (734) and touchdowns (six), has the hands necessary to compete at the next level.

At six-feet-one-inch, Cain also has favorable size. Length is what the team needs to acquire at the position, and Cain fits that criteria.

But there is also the ability to make plays after the catch Cain possesses.

Cain is currently ranked as Matt Miller‘s No. 4 wide receiver. Projections have him in the Round 1-3 range, so the second round will be a likely target spot for the 49ers.