Greg Lee is poised to potentially be one of the steals of the 2006 NFL Draft. Lee is generally regarded as one of the top 20 receiver prospects available in April, and the 49ers will be interested with one of their 10 picks if he slips into the later rounds.

That might not happen for the lean 6-foot-2, 180-pounder, who appears to be gaining interest on draft boards as the April college lottery approaches.

As a freshman at Pittsburgh, Lee saw little playing time. However, Lee watched and learned from Larry Fitzgerald, one of the best college receivers in the land.

“I learned a lot of my skills from Larry as far as using my body and shielding defenders off to catch the ball,” Lee said.

Lee’s good size, ability to make tough catches over the middle and big-play ability should make him a steal in the fourth round, where the NFL has projected him to be drafted. He is definitely on San Francisco’s radar, but the 49ers probably would consider other prospects ahead of him if they were to select a receiver that high.

But if he lasts much longer, Lee could be brought in to join what is expected to be wide-open competition among several young receivers for a few backup spots on the San Francisco roster.

Additionally, Lee’s easy-going demeanor and work ethic could prove to be contagious in an NFL locker room.

“I’m a laid back kind of person, one that you won’t have to worry about any off-the-field trouble,” Lee said. “I’m a player that plays the game with a passion, really likes to have a lot of fun and I like to generate that kind of energy in other people as well.”

In those regards, he’d fit right in with the 49ers.

Source: [Scout.com]