Watkins projects as a contributor at all three wide receiver spots in the 49ers’ system — a necessity given the team’s lack of depth of talent at the position. He has deep speed to play X receiver, the wiggle and toughness to play at Z, and the explosion off the line and craftiness to play in the slot.

After taking two offensive players in a row, the San Francisco 49ers jumped back to the defensive side of the ball with their second pick in the fifth round. At No. 160 overall they added help in the secondary with Kansas State safety Marques Sigle.