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Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens, an undrafted free agent, will be signing with the San Francisco 49ers.
Mullens started six times as a true freshman and then 10 games the following year. In 2014, he passed for 2,470 yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions despite missing two games. 2015 was his best year when he passed for 4,476 yards, 38 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He followed that up with 3,272 yards passing, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 2016.
Mullens joins rookie quarterback C.J. Beathard – who was selected in the third round out of Iowa – and quarterbacks Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley, who were added in free agency.
Pro Football Focus stats to know: Ranked fourth in the nation in adjusted completion percentage at 77.6 percent in 2015. Ranked 19th in the nation in 2016 at 74.0 percent.
"Mullens is a productive college quarterback with good competitiveness and toughness, but lacking the minimum standards of size and arm strength. Mullens could make it into camp, but is unlikely to find a spot on a roster."
"Mullens was a terrific quarterback on the college level and displayed a good feel for the position but lacks the physical skills for Sunday football."
"Mullens is a very solid and productive college player. His lack of size and arm strength are two major concerns in his transition to the NFL. For what he lacks in size in arm strength, he makes up for with his accuracy, pocket poise, and ability to work through progressions and see the game clearly. Although he comes from a spread wide open offense, Mullens can play the game – and worthy of either a late round selection or UFA with a chance to make a practice squad and develop."
Brandon Aiyuk's agent denies report of Steelers 'aggressively pursuing' the 49ers receiver
By David Bonilla
Apr 18
On Wednesday, Chat Sports contributor Chase Senior reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers were "aggressively pursuing" San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He further stated that the Steelers are confident they can finalize a deal for the star player.
REPORTS: The Pittsburgh Steelers are aggressively pursuing a Brandon Aiyuk trade and the Steelers would be "surprised" if they don't land Aiyuk. Of note: Pittsburgh has the 20th overall pick. The Niners could look at that as equal value for Aiyuk if they can't get a deal done.…
Brandon Aiyuk's agent denies rumor that 49ers WR has requested trade
By David Bonilla
Apr 14
A sketchy rumor surfaced on Sunday morning, alleging that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had requested a trade.
BREAKING: Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade from the 49ers, per confirmation from my San Francisco source. Benjamin Allbright & 49ersSportsTalk have also done some preliminary reporting on this story. As of Sunday morning, April 14, the Steelers have been the… pic.twitter.com/plCkQo87lj— John Frascella (Football) (@LegendSports7)
49ers sign WR Trent Taylor, reuniting with former draft pick
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of wide receiver Trent Taylor to a one-year deal, reuniting with the team's former fifth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were discussing a potential reunion with Taylor. The receiver was part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's first draft class in 2017 and spent his first four NFL seasons with the team.
The #49ers are talking with free-agent slot receiver/return man
Draft Watch: Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley visiting 49ers on Wednesday
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting several draft prospects this week as the deadline for pre-draft visits draws near. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the team will host former Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley on Wednesday.
Corley is expected to be a Day 2 pick. San Francisco owns two selections on Day 2—the No. 63 overall pick in the second round and the No. 94 overall pick in the third round. Currently, the receiver is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks.
Western Kentucky @WKUFootball receiver Malachi Worley
