Instant Analysis: 49ers take receiver Richie James to cap 2018 NFL draft
Apr 28, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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Breaking down the 49ers' selection of Middle Tennessee receiver Richie James to finish off the 2018 NFL draft.
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