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SMOKESCREEN? 49ers Hint Long Term WR Plan with Pre-Draft Visits from Boston, Cooper and Concepcion

Mar 25, 2026
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Nick Winkler
Nick Winkler, local sports reporter, joins to unpack the 49ers’ pre-draft wide receiver visit list. He discusses Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and Omar Cooper as possible targets. Short takes compare measurables, pro days, and scheme fit. The conversation also touches on roster depth, Christian McCaffrey’s backup options, and whether the team is signaling intent or running a smokescreen.
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INSIGHT

49ers Evaluating Three Distinct Wide Receiver Archetypes

  • The 49ers brought in three different WR archetypes for 30 visits signaling interest across profile types.
  • Denzel Boston is a big-bodied red-zone blocker/vertical threat while Casey Conception is a speed/slot mover and Omar Cooper sits between them physically.
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Boston Skipping The 40 Creates Speed Uncertainty

  • Denzel Boston's testing choices raise questions about his top-end speed translation to the NFL.
  • He skipped the 40 at combine and pro day despite strong size (6'3.5", ~210) and improved vert/3-cone metrics, creating uncertainty on true game speed.
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Shanahan Scheme Favors Bigger Route Win And Blocking Traits

  • The 49ers historically value big-bodied receivers who block and win at catch point over pure speed in Shanahan's offense.
  • Peacock and Nick Winkler cite examples like Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens and recent Shanahan fits such as Juwan Jennings to justify interest in non-speedsters.
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