6 player comps at wide receiver for the 49ers on Day 2 of the NFL Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: Chris Bell #WO03 Louisville speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers are either cooler on the top wide receiver prospects than many thought, or recognized that Day 2 of the NFL Draft is where the sweet spot is. Free agent investments also allow the team to be patient when it comes to selecting a wideout.

There are about a dozen players who could get drafted on Friday at the position. They all come in different shapes and sizes. Comparing prospects to NFL players often leaves a lot to be desired, as there’s usually no middle ground.

We tend to gravitate toward high-end comps to paint a picture of a player’s ceiling. Then there are others who can’t help themselves from hyperbole. “He reminds me of Terrell Owens.

” “I see more of a Reggie Wayne. ” Or, any 5’9” receiver with a bit of physicality is often seen as the second coming of Steve Smith. We’ll do our best to avoid comparing college kids to Hall-of-Fame-type players, but there are no promises.