Round 3, Pick 95: QB Jameis Winston, Saints
Wagoner deployed a typical fantasy football strategy and waited on a quarterback after 20 went in the first round. By the time the 49ers were on the clock at No. 95, 29 teams had filled their quarterback need. Winston, Philip Rivers and Tyrod Taylor were the most notable starting quarterbacks still available. Winston, for all his flaws, did throw for 5,109 yards last season. His completion rate fell to 60.7 percent last year, but Winston completed 64.1 percent of his throws the two seasons before that. He’s still just 26-years old and flashed some NFL-caliber talent in each of his five seasons. Getting the former No. 1 overall pick into Kyle Shanahan’s offense may be just what he needs to thrive. The reward comes with the risk of a colossal failure though, which is a significant factor for a QB with 70 starts under his belt.
Grade: C-