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49ers in Ann Arbor for Michigan pro day
Mar 24, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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San Francisco 49ers senior personnel executive Martin Mayhew was spotted in Ann Arbor for the University of Michigan's pro day on Friday.
The Wolverines' pro day will include DL Chris Wormley, S Jabrill Peppers, TE Jake Butt, and others. The 49ers own the second overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, which kicks off on April 27 in Philadelphia. After that, the 49ers have the second selection on day two of the draft, which is the 34th overall pick.
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