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NFL Network Analyst Bucky Brooks Provides Day 3 Sleepers in 2016 NFL Draft

Three draft picks have netted the San Francisco 49ers Oregon defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (No. 7), Stanford guard Joshua Garnett (No. 28) and Mississippi State cornerback Will Redmond (No. 68).

The 2016 NFL Draft will resume on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. PT where as of now, San Francisco will select eight more prospects to join its roster.

NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks provided four names who could be sleepers on Day 3 and potential fits with the 49ers. Be sure to follow Brooks on Twitter @BuckyBrooks.Daniel Braverman, WR, Western Michigan

"He's a guy I would keep an eye on. He's a talented slot receiver that's kind of in the mold of a Troy Brown or Cole Beasley. He's a guy that's very athletic and crafty with the ball in his hands. He does a great job of creating separation."

2015 Stats: 108 receptions (second in the nation) for 1,367 yards and 13 touchdowns.Thomas Duarte, WR, UCLA

"He's a hybrid wide receiver, tight end type and a guy who moves very, very well. He creates mismatches in the red zone and catches the ball well. He is someone that people are beginning to bubble up and talk about as a later-round guy who could come up and be a big time player at the next level."

2015 Stats: 53 receptions for 872 yards and 10 touchdowns.Tavon Young, CB, Temple

"He's slightly undersized, but I think he may have some of the best feet in the business. He has outstanding change of direction, turn and transition quickness. He does a great job of eyeing the ball. He is someone that could be of interest."

2015 Stats: 41 tackles, five tackles for loss and one sack.Harlan Miller, CB, Southeastern Louisiana

"He was a small-school standout, but he has big time ability. He looked good down at the Senior Bowl. He didn't run as fast as most scouts hoped, and that could lead him to fall down the charts. But in terms of playing the game, he certainly has the ability that you look for."

2015 Stats: 49 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and four interceptions.

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