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49ers’ 2018 offseason positional preview: Wide receiver

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch on his way to against the New York Giants83-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch on his way to against the New York Giants83-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to hold off Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears on a 39 yard first down run after a catch at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 15-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to hold off Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears on a 39 yard first down run after a catch at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 15-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Wide Receivers on the 49ers Roster

San Francisco is currently carrying 11 receivers on its 90-man offseason roster:

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* denotes rookie

NFL teams rarely carry more than six wide receivers on a regular-season 53-man roster, and the lower ones on a depth chart often have to display special teams abilities.

Both James and Pettis — returners at the collegiate level — have done so, meaning their chances will likely increase. Particularly Pettis, who was San Francisco’s second-round draft pick.