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San Francisco 49ers: Ranking the 49ers’ 2018 NFL Draft picks by immediate impact

By Jeremy Wohlfart

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Mike McGlinchey of Notre Dame after he was picked #9 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Mike McGlinchey of Notre Dame after he was picked #9 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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49ers 2018 NFL Draft Richie James
SYRACUSE, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Richie James #3 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders outruns Evan Foster #14 of the Syracuse Orange during a third quarter touchdown reception that tied the game at 16-16 on September 9, 2017 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Middle Tennessee defeats Syracuse 30-23. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

7. Richie James, Wide Receiver, Middle Tennessee State (Pick 240)

Richie James is a very intriguing prospect, especially considering the 49ers have an offensive-minded coach in Kyle Shanahan.

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James was a dynamic slot receiver for the MTSU Blue Raiders, and also lined up in the backfield as running back and Wildcat quarterback.

In other words, he’s sort of a Swiss Army knife for the offense if used correctly.

Unfortunately, with the returning Pierre Garcon, Marquise Goodwin, Trent Taylor, the intriguing Kendrick Bourne and second-round draftee, Dante Pettis, James may be lost in the shuffle somewhat.

Being small and fast, James could still make the roster as a return specialist and work his way to getting some offensive snaps with some plays drawn up for him.

Unfortunately, he looks like he could be on the outside looking in.