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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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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 01: Equanimeous St. Brown #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks free from Jonathan Thomas #23,Cordell Hudson #20 and Corey Winfield #11 of the Syracuse Orange to score a touchdown in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 1, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 01: Equanimeous St. Brown #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks free from Jonathan Thomas #23,Cordell Hudson #20 and Corey Winfield #11 of the Syracuse Orange to score a touchdown in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 1, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

No. 5: Equanimeous St. Brown (Notre Dame)

Equanimeous St. Brown’s name stands out just as much as his height and length. The Notre Dame wide receiver is listed at 6-foot-5 and 203-pounds, which many NFL quarterbacks would desire of having.

St. Brown’s tall and lengthy frame makes him an immediate red-zone threat, especially with his incredible ball skills. Though, St. Brown still needs to add some muscle and work on his strength to become an even more formidable player in the pros.

In 2017, St. Brown did not have eye-popping numbers either. The Anaheim native only totaled 515 receiving yards and four touchdowns in comparison to his 2016 season when he recorded 961 yards and nine touchdowns.

Despite his drop-off, St. Brown ended his 2017 season with a superb performance against Stanford. The Fighting Irish wideout accumulated 111 yards and scored one touchdown during the game:

Heading into the draft, scouts believe St. Brown has great potential and upside. If he bulks up enough and improves his abilities, St. Brown could become problematic for any defensive back in the NFL.

Especially with his sheer size, St. Brown would easily address the San Francisco’s red-zone problems if the team decides to draft him.