With the 6th pick in the 6th round, No. 175 overall, the Niners select WR Delanie Walker…

Height: 6-1, Weight: 241, 40 Speed: 4.62
Position: Wide Receiver, College: Central Missouri State

SUMMARY
Walker is clearly a good athlete with the quickness, burst and playing speed that is hard to find is such a well-built receiver, but he is not a consistently productive receiver. While he has shown the hands to make tough catches when he stays focused on the ball, he is not a natural receiver and often drops passes because he fights the ball—struggles the most with passes within his frame. Is a very well-built receiver with the size and playing strength to keep his feet against hard hits, runs through arm and grab tackles, and breaks tackles consistently. Despite his athleticism, Walker does not run good routes and it hinders his ability to get open despite having physical tools to do so. Overall, a team would really want to try and develop Walker’s physical tools, but would be cautious not to over-draft him because most players with his issues never develop their skills. Has the physical tools to become a starting receiver if he can learn to get off the ball better, run more precise routes and catch the ball more consistently. In the end, he may not develop into the player he is capable of being because few receivers really improve their hands once they get to the NFL, and without doing that he will not last long.

STRONG POINTS
Walker is a big receiver with good natural athleticism. Once he catches the ball he accelerates to full speed fast and has the playing speed to score long touchdowns. Has the quick feet and agility to stop and start quickly to make tacklers miss, and has the balance to keep his feet against hard hits and gains yards after contact. Has flashed the ability to reach away from the body to make the tough catch at times. Is a good kickoff returner whose acceleration, playing speed, strength and balance make him dangerous when running with the ball.

WEAKNESSES
Despite natural athleticism, Walker is not a natural pass catcher and drops too many balls. On passes within his frame, he has a tendency to try and body catch the ball, but too often lets the ball into his body and ends up fighting it. While he has good acceleration, Walker does not explode off the ball into route. He runs choppy and raw routess which hinders his ability to get separation from defender despite the natural quickness and speed.