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NFL free agency: 5 wide receivers the 49ers can consider for 2018

By Peter Panacy

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Paul Richardson #10 of the Seattle Seahawks beats cornerback Rashard Robinson #33 of the San Francisco 49ers to score a 9 yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Paul Richardson #10 of the Seattle Seahawks beats cornerback Rashard Robinson #33 of the San Francisco 49ers to score a 9 yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 27: Wide receiver Paul Richardson #10 of the Seattle Seahawks points out the defense against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter on November 27, 2014 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks won 19-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 27: Wide receiver Paul Richardson #10 of the Seattle Seahawks points out the defense against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter on November 27, 2014 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks won 19-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

No. 5: Paul Richardson, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson never truly lived up to expectations up north, although he’d be an intriguing target for the Niners heading into 2018.

And NFL.com’s Matt Harmon broke down why Richardson would be an intriguing pickup by the 49ers:

The deep-threat capability is there, as Richardson ran a 4.40 40-yard dash at his NFL Scouting Combine back in 2014.

And Kyle Shanahan covets speed.

Combined with Marquise Goodwin’s speed and Pierre Garçon’s physicality, Richardson could easily be the kind of player to help this unit thrive.