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Here are your top storylines for Thursday, April 9.
NFL to Host "Draft-A-Thon" to Benefit COVID-19 Relief Efforts
The NFL announced that the 2020 draft will serve as a three-day virtual fundraiser benefiting six charities that are battling the spread of COVID-19. The "Draft-A-Thon" will be featured across live coverage on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and NFL Network. The broadcast will also pay tribute to healthcare workers and first responders in a variety of ways including raising funds for the work being done to combat the impact of COVID-19. Click here to learn more about the NFL's "Draft-a-Thon" and to find out how you can get involved.
Take a look at some of the names being associated with the San Francisco 49ers in various mock drafts.
S Grant Delpit, LSU
S Grant Delpit, LSU
WR Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
WR Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
C Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
C Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
CB CJ Henderson, Florida
CB CJ Henderson, Florida
S Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota
S Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota
S Ashtyn Davis, Cal
S Ashtyn Davis, Cal
CB Kristian Fulton, LSU
CB Kristian Fulton, LSU
LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma
LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma
T Austin Jackson, USC
T Austin Jackson, USC
LB Zack Baun, Wisconsin
LB Zack Baun, Wisconsin
CB Damon Arnette, Ohio State
CB Damon Arnette, Ohio State
S Xavier McKinney, Alabama
S Xavier McKinney, Alabama
CB Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State
CB Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State
CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama
CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama
DL Derrick Brown, Auburn
DL Derrick Brown, Auburn
CB A.J. Terrell, Clemson
CB A.J. Terrell, Clemson
WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama
WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama
T Jedrick Wills, Alabama
T Jedrick Wills, Alabama
WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama
WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama
WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma
WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma
DL Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina
DL Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina
WR Tee Higgins, Clemson
WR Tee Higgins, Clemson
J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State
J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State
CB Jeff Gladney, TCU
CB Jeff Gladney, TCU
WR Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State
WR Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State
DL Ross Blacklock, TCU
DL Ross Blacklock, TCU
WR Justin Jefferson, LSU
WR Justin Jefferson, LSU
DL Raekwon Davis, Alabama
DL Raekwon Davis, Alabama
WR Denzel Mims, Baylor
WR Denzel Mims, Baylor
WR Jalen Reagor, TCU
WR Jalen Reagor, TCU
The Potential Impact of Wide Receiver CeeDee Lamb
NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund released a list of the top wide receivers who could have an impact in a team’s win share. According to her projected model, Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb could improve the 49ers wins by +.71 in 2020. Draft analysts have projected San Francisco to use the No. 13 overall pick on a wide receiver, with many naming CeeDee Lamb or Alabama's Jerry Jeudy as likely prospects. Lamb shot to the top of draft boards after an impressive 2019 showing, garnering first-team Associated Press All-American, Biletnikoff Award finalist and first-team All-Big 12 honors.
A Look Inside the 49ers Locker Room
Throughout the 2019 season, 49ers team photographer Terrell Lloyd recorded players in the final moments before they took the field. field. Take a look at the 49ers never-before-seen moments below.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at pregame shots of players and coaches in the 49ers locker room throughout the 2019 season.
DL Dee Ford
QB Jimmy Garoppolo
DL Nick Bosa
CB K'Waun Williams
DB D.J. Reed Jr.
RB Tevin Coleman
Kyle Shanahan
TE George Kittle
CB Richard Sherman
T Joe Staley and QB Jimmy Garoppolo
2019 49ers
FB Kyle Juszczyk
RB Raheem Mostert
LB Fred Warner
OL Ben Garland
CB Richard Sherman
QB Jimmy Garoppolo
RB Matt Breida
49ers Running Backs Coach Bobby Turner and RB Tevin Coleman
2019 49ers
DL Nick Bosa
TE George Kittle
CB K'Waun Williams
C Weston Richburg
Kyle Shanahan and T Mike McGlinchey
QB Jimmy Garoppolo
OL Laken Tomlinson
