49ers’ third-round pick: Baylor WR Jalen Hurd

Jalen Hurd Pick: Third round (No. 67) Position: Wide receiver Height, weight: 6-5, 226 College: Baylor Last Baylor player drafted by 49ers: None Last WR drafted by 49ers: Deebo Samuel (second round, 2019) The skinny: The 49ers hosted Hurd for a pre-draft visit. … Former running back at Tennessee who transitioned to wide receiver after he transferred to Baylor. After sitting out 2017 to learn the position, had 69 catches for 946 yards and 4 TDs last year and was named the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Also had 209 rushing yards on 48 carries (4.4) and 4 TDs. … In 2015, rushed for 1,285 yards (4.6) and 12 TDs as a sophomore. … Had two shoulder surgeries, a knee surgery and at least one concussion in college. Had knee procedure after final season; general manager John Lynch said he didn't know if Hurd would participate in rookie minicamp. Wide receivers on 49ers' roster: Deebo Samuel, Dante Pettis, Kendrick Bourne, Marquise Goodwin, Jordan Matthews, Trent Taylor, Richie James, Steven Dunbar Jr., Jordan Smallwood, Max McCaffrey Analyzing pick: The 49ers doubled down on the position after selecting Samuel in the second round. Given his inexperience, Hurd...