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5 top wide receivers available to the 49ers in the 2019 NFL Draft

By Matt Stephenson

LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 04: A.J. Brown #1 of the Mississippi Rebels runs for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 04: A.J. Brown #1 of the Mississippi Rebels runs for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: A.J. Brown #1 of the Mississippi Rebels points to the sky after scoring a touchdown against the Southern Illinois Salukis during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: A.J. Brown #1 of the Mississippi Rebels points to the sky after scoring a touchdown against the Southern Illinois Salukis during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

No. 1: A.J. Brown

A.J. Brown out of Ole Miss is another large receiver who has logged back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound receiver recorded 1,320 receiving yards from 85 receptions along with six touchdowns and a 15.5-yard average per reception for 2018.

The Draft Network reported:

"A.J. Brown projects as a powerful slot receiver who can be leaned on as a chain moving target in the middle of the field. Brown doesn’t have the short area quickness to play in more leveraged situations on the boundary, but his hands, contested catch ability and run after catch strength can shine brightly if he’s implemented between the numbers with consistency."

With his power and ability to contest the ball against defenders, Brown is generally seen as the No. 1 wide receiver pick for the 2019 NFL Draft.  It is unlikely the 49ers will get a shot at Brown as their first-round pick needs lay elsewhere.

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However, if I had my choice of receivers, I would have to go with Harmon. The Niners should be able to pick him up early on day two of the draft.