49ers' 2018 offseason positional preview: Wide receiver

49ers’ 2018 offseason positional preview: Wide receiver

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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KANSAS CITY, MO – AUGUST 11: Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne #6 of the San Francisco 49ers is congratulated by teammates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

49ers Wide Receiver Roster Predictions and Depth Chart

A couple of rookie wideouts have the ability to contribute on special teams, making our 2018 roster predictions a bit easier.

Let’s go with six receivers to kick off San Francisco’s 53-man roster:

Pierre Garçon
Marquise Goodwin
Trent Taylor
Dante Pettis
Kendrick Bourne
Richie James

Keep in mind, Kyle Shanahan doesn’t operate your traditional WR1, WR2, slot, WR4 offensive system. So don’t read too much into the specific order. Each receiver will have his share of touches.

Some of the individual camp battles to watch, though, will likely feature Richie James versus Trent Taylor, Pierre Garçon versus Kendrick Bourne and Dante Pettis versus Marquise Goodwin.

Or any combination thereof.

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Either way, San Francisco’s receiving corps looks to be the site of a pretty good offseason competition leading up to Week 1.