49ers: Boom-or-Bust Prospects San Francisco Should Gamble on in NFL Draft

February 4, 2015   ·   Nicholas McGee   ·   Jump to comments

The San Francisco 49ers have a lot of experience taking gambles in the draft.
Last year, the Niners took a chance on inside linebacker Chris Borland, viewed as too small (5'11") and not athletic enough to make it in the pros, and outside backer Aaron Lynch, who entered the league with significant character concerns, and saw both picks reap rewards. Borland finished the season with 108 tackles and two interceptions while Lynch recorded six sacks in his maiden year in the league.
By the same token, San Francisco has taken chances that have not paid off, with 2012 first-round pick A.J. Jenkins, deemed a reach by many observers, traded to the Kansas City Chiefs after failing to make a significant impression. Additionally, 2013 fourth-round pick Marcus Lattimore was never able to complete his recovery from a devastating knee injury suffered at South Carolina.
Heading into the 2015 draft, the Niners have plenty of needs to address, particularly at the wide recei...

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