This time I was prepared - I was almost expecting a surprise pick. And the 49ers made it: A.J. Jenkins, wide receiver out of Illinois. Excellent!
Being practically trained after last year's success in the draft, I didn't flinch but rather proceeded to read up on Jenkins and found that he may well not have lasted much longer before being chosen by another team. And obviously, with wide receivers Stephen Hill, Reuben Randle, Alshon Jeffrey, et al still available, Jenkins absolutely was the one the Niners wanted.
In response to people saying that the 49ers took him too soon and should have gone ahead and traded back, Trent Baalke said: "If you like a player, take him." I've observed before that Baalke doesn't like taking risks when he's got his eye on a player. He traded up two spots a couple of years ago to assure getting Anthony Davis, and last year didn't risk losing Aldon Smith by trading back, even just a couple of spots.
More fun later today as the draft continues!
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