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2020 NFL Combine: 5 wide receivers who should impress 49ers

By Peter Panacy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Wide receiver Chase Claypool of Notre Dame runs a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Wide receiver Chase Claypool of Notre Dame runs a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Joe Reed, Virginia Cavaliers
Joe Reed #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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Virginia wide receiver Joe Reed doesn’t have much to prove at the NFL Combine in terms of speed. All one needs to do is look at how blazing fast he was during this impressive 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in November of 2018 to understand how explosive he can be:

https://twitter.com/FOXSportsSouth/status/1061375892901916672

Reed had five kickoff returns for touchdowns during his collegiate career, and he was productive enough on offense, too, likely pushing his way into Round 4 discussion during the NFL Draft.

The 6-foot-1, 215 pounder instead caught eyes at the NFL Scouting Combine with an impressive 22 bench reps of 225 pounds, which showcased his strength to pair with his already notable speed abilities.

Tack on his special teams abilities, and one can see how the 49ers would be interested.

Granted, the Niners currently don’t possess a fourth-round pick, should that be where Reed ends up being selected. But if San Francisco trades out of its first pick and somehow lands a Round 4 selection, or Reed falls into Round 5, it’s hard to fathom Kyle Shanahan completely avoiding the deep-field threat.

Especially after showcasing some strength at the combine.