Watkins projects as a contributor at all three wide receiver spots in the 49ers’ system — a necessity given the team’s lack of depth of talent at the position. He has deep speed to play X receiver, the wiggle and toughness to play at Z, and the explosion off the line and craftiness to play in the slot.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers took Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the 11th pick in the NFL draft. The Niners came into the draft on Thursday night with several holes on the roster following a 6-11 season and several departures earlier in the offseason.