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

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

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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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Dante Pettis #8 of the Washington Huskies rushes against the Washington State Cougars at Husky Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

3. Dante Pettis, Wide Receiver, Washington (Pick 44)

Clearly, the 49ers coveted Dante Pettis, given they moved up for him in the second round, which makes me think they see him as an immediate contributor and weapon for Jimmy Garoppolo.

Yet another returner (seeing the competition at camp for the punt and kick return jobs will be interesting) who can contribute there while navigating a stacked receiving corp, Pettis screams “weapon.”

Not to mention his nine punt return touchdowns, a NCAA record.

Go ahead, watch the video.

If that doesn’t excite you, nothing will.

Pierre Garcon is entering the twilight of his career, and Pettis is certainly in the Garcon-mold of a polished route runner, while possession some Marquise Goodwin-esque athleticism and speed.

I don’t think Pettis starts as a rookie, but he will be on the field as a dynamic playmaker on offense and special teams. If he and Garoppolo develop instant chemistry, this will be an inspired move from the 49ers to trade up.