2021 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers 7-round mock

The 49ers went with a wide receiver with their second pick in the first round last year, trading up for Brandon Aiyuk, but were Waddle to fall out of the top 10 it would be extremely difficult for Kyle Shanahan to resist the temptation to add a legitimate elite deep threat to his offense who can have the same impact that Tyreek Hill had against the Niners in Super Bowl LIV.

Waddle’s ankle injury, which derailed his final season at Alabama, may give some teams pause but there is no doubting he has the skill set to be considered perhaps the best wide receiver in the class.

His speed, foot quickness and change of direction make Waddle a gifted separator who is a threat to go the distance from anywhere on the field either through deep receptions or by him racking up yardage after the catch.

Much like Hill, Waddle is a receiver who plays above his size, showing the ability to elevate and come down with contested grabs at the catch point on a consistent basis.

Waddle would add a frightening downfield element to one of the most dynamic offenses in football, putting him on the same field as George Kittle, Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel would be a recipe for an extremely potent attack.