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With the 22nd pick (No. 240 overall) in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Middle Tennessee State wide receiver Richie James.
James was named first-team All-C-USA as a redshirt freshman after a 107-catch, 1,334-yard, eight-touchdown season. He also carried the football 13 times for 158 yards and a score. James topped those numbers in 2016 when he recorded 105 receptions for 1,625 yards with 12 touchdowns along with 38 carries for 339 yards and four more scores, earning first-team All-C-USA honors again.
James' junior season in 2017 was shortened to just five games due to a broken collarbone.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, the 5-foot-10 and 183-pound James had a 40-time of 4.48 seconds, a vertical jump of 35.5 inches, a broad jump of 122 inches, completed the three-cone drill in 6.87 seconds, had 6 reps in the bench press, a 20-yard shuttle time of 4.16 seconds, and a 60-yard shuttle time of 11.44 seconds. Other measurables for James include an arm length of 31 1/4 inches and hands that measure 9 1/4 inches.
NFL.com projected James to be a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick.
Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, who compares James to De'Anthony Thomas, wrote the following about James within his scouting report:
"Undersized slot option with good foot quickness and consistent play speed, but lacking in polish and strength. While James is more reliant upon his athleticism than his route acumen, he does have the suddenness to gain instant separation in tight quarters. James plays with good toughness but has to prove his 2017 injuries were a fluke. James lacks size and his focus as a pass-catcher is very average, but he does have talent that could be developed with more time."
Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst wrote the following the following about James within his scouting report:
"James is a consistent pass catcher who plays tough, fast football. He projects as a slot receiver at the next level, but his greatest contributions must come as a return specialist."
Measurables
Height: 5-10
Weight: 183 lbs.
Arm length: 31 1/4 inches
Hand length: 9 1/4 inches
49ers make Florida State CB Renardo Green a 2nd-round draft pick
By Site Staff
Apr 26
The San Francisco 49ers selected Florida State cornerback Renardo Green with the 32nd pick (No. 64 overall) in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The selection came after moving down one spot, trading with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Chiefs received: 63rd overall pick and a sixth-round pick (211 overall)
49ers received: 64th overall pick and a fifth-round pick (173 overall)
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College Statistics:
Green registered 43 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss, 0.5 sacks, 13 passes defensed, and an interception through 13 game appearances as a senior in 2023, per
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By Site Staff
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College Statistics:
Bethune registered 70 tackles, including 5.5 for a loss, three passes defensed, and an interception through 13 game appearances as a senior in 2023, per Sports Reference. Throughout his collegiate career, he recorded 339 tackles, including 28 for a loss, 7.5 sacks, 10 passes defensed, four interceptions,
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By Kirk Larrabee
Apr 25
The San Francisco 49ers had a number of intriguing options available in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night but decided to add University of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. at pick 31 overall, bypassing players such as cornerbacks Cooper DeJean of Iowa and Kool-Aid McKinstry of Alabama and defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton of Illinois.
What should fans know about Pearsall and where he fits in with the 49ers? And does it mean anything regarding the future of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel? Let's take a look.
What the 49ers like about Pearsall, and what general manager John Lynch said about the wide receiver situation
The 49ers appear to be excited about the overall package that Pearsall brings to the table, particularly his
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By Kirk Larrabee
Apr 26
The San Francisco 49ers added some help to their secondary with their second-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, adding cornerback Renardo Green out of Florida State with the final pick in the round.
The 49ers picked Green (6-0, 186, 23 years old) after trading down one spot with the Kansas City Chiefs from pick 63 to pick 64. The trade also sent a sixth-round pick to the Chiefs (211th overall) and a fifth-round pick (173rd overall) back to the 49ers.
What will the 49ers be getting in Green? Let's take a quick look at what fans should know about the team's newest cornerback.
Where he fits
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