NFL Draft 2020: 49ers meet with Raekwon Davis virtually, other targets

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Although the rules for meeting with potential NFL draft picks have been modified in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the 49ers still are finding ways to touch base with prospects from across the country.

Conversations must not last for longer than an hour, and teams are limited to just three meetings per week with each player.

Over the past week, Niners general manager John Lynch and his staff have met with a handful of potential draftees, per multiple reports. The list includes:

TE Charlie Taumoepeau, Portland State 
LB Francis Bernard, Utah
RB Tra Minter, South Alabama
DL Raekwon Davis, Alabama
CB Luqman Barcoo, San Diego State
WR Quartney Davis, Texas A&M

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For a full list of the prospects San Francisco reportedly has met with, 49ers Web Zone has a detailed breakdown here.

Taumoepeau is projected as a seventh-round pick by many publications and could be a nice Day 3 option to provide some depth behind All-Pro George Kittle.

Bernard made 85 tackles and picked off two passes for the Utes in 2019 on the way to an appearance in the PAC-12 Championship Game at Levi’s Stadium. Bernard is projected as a 7th-round/priority free agent player by NFL.com.

Minter excelled in his three seasons at South Alabama, rushing for over 2,100 yards and 12 touchdowns while also amassing over 200 receiving yards in each campaign. Minter's versatility could make him a Day 3 steal.

A potential replacement for DeForest Buckner could be in this year’s class, as NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein compares Raekwon Davis to the former 49ers’ pass-rusher. Despite a steep drop in production, Davis still finished second-team All-SEC in 2019 with the Crimson Tide. 

Barcoo had 10 interceptions in two seasons with the Aztecs, although nine did come during his senior season. He could be another Day 3 option for Lynch and Co.

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Quartney Davis is seen as a Day 3 wide receiver, with above-average size for a player in the slot. He finished his college career with over 1,200 yards and 11 touchdown catches at Texas A&M.

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