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49ers NFL Draft needs: 2018 wide receiver big board

By Florito Maniego

ANNAPOLIS, MD - NOVEMBER 11: Wide receiver Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs makes a catch against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
ANNAPOLIS, MD - NOVEMBER 11: Wide receiver Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs makes a catch against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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TUCSON, AZ – DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jaleel Scott #16 of the New Mexico State Aggies celebrates after winning in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl game against the Utah State Aggies at Arizona Stadium on December , 29017 in Tucson, Arizona. The New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Utah State Aggies 26-20 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ – DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jaleel Scott #16 of the New Mexico State Aggies celebrates after winning in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl game against the Utah State Aggies at Arizona Stadium on December , 29017 in Tucson, Arizona. The New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Utah State Aggies 26-20 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

No. 8: Jaleel Scott (New Mexico State)

Another sleeper pick for San Francisco heading into the draft is Jaleel Scott of New Mexico State. Scott’s physical attributes stand out the most as he is listed at 6-foot-6 and 215 pounds.

By gaining a little more weight in the pros, Scott’s body type would be comparable to the Detroit Lions’ all-time leading receiver Calvin Johnson’s frame.

During his senior year in 2017, Scott recorded 1,079 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. With Scott’s incredible size and length, many opposing cornerbacks found it difficult to cover the Aggies wideout.

Most notably, Scott displayed his catching abilities on Sept. 30, 2017 against Arkansas. Scott totaled 174 yards for nine catches and scored one touchdown during the game:

Despite his size advantage, Scott still needs to work on his speed and strength in order to become successful on the next level. Scott seems to struggle with route running and catching contested throws, which could potentially lower his draft stock.

If the 49ers take Scott somewhere between the third and fifth rounds, they may find an answer to their red-zone issues as long as the wide receiver continues to hone his skills and attributes.