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San Francisco 49ers: Who Is The Answer At Tight End?

By Dan Fappiano

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Blake Bell

Dec 6, 2014; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Blake Bell (10) runs for a first down after a catch against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Bell is the first of two rookie tight ends the 49ers drafted in 2015. Bell was selected in the fourth round with the 117th overall pick.

He is a former quarterback turned tight end out of Oklahoma. While the transition is still in progress, Bell did test well at the combine, running a 4.80 forty yard dash, and running a 4.32 in the 20 yard shuttle and 11.81 in the 60 yard shuttle, both second respectively among tight ends.

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    • He is an athletic tight end and may eventually turn into Vernon Davis’ heir apparent. Once the transition from QB to TE comes to fruition, Bell will be one of the more athletic pass catching tight ends in the NFL.

    "“The “Belldozer” is a converted quarterback who is a bruising runner after the catch. He is still counting his steps as a receiver but San Francisco can use him in jumbo packages near the goal line as he develops into a more well-rounded player”- Mark Dulgerian, NFL Network scout"

    Bell started off his tight end career with sixteen catches for 214 yards and four TD’s his senior year. Not overwhelming numbers, but for a first year player in a brand new position, they are somewhat impressive.

    He will need to improve though. He is far too raw to pay dividends for the 49ers right out of the gate. He does provide great upside, and if the 49ers are willing to wait on him, he could become a steal out of the fourth round.

    He will most likely start his career on the practice squad or playing very minimal snaps. Drafting Bell was more of an investment on the future, than it was an effort towards the 2015-16 season.

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