leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft over the next three months https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Jerick-Mckinnon-Jersey , but the 2019 Senior Bowl offers some players to climb into our radar. Given the lack of underclassmen at the Senior Bowl, the game provides an opportunity for smaller school seniors to shine. Today, we thought we’d take a look at a standout receiver from Massachusetts.Andy Isabella, WR, MassachusettsHeight: 5’8, Weight: 186 lbs2018: 102 rec, 1,698 yards, 13 TD (2nd Team AP All American)2017: 65 rec, 1,020 yards, 10 TDEvery year when draft season rolls around there’s usually a small school FBS product that generates some noise DeForest Buckner Jersey , but rarely from the independent University of Massachusetts— so, why has Minutemen wide receiver, Andy Isabella became a favorite of draft twitter? Let me explain.SpeedIsabella’s best trait is his blazing speed, but saying he’s fast almost doesn’t do Isabella justice— he’s a true burner. Isabella made waves at the Senior Bowl media day when he claimed to run a 4.26 hand timed 40-yard dash. Insert fire emoji. Isabella uses his speed to take the top off defenses and stretch the field underneath on crossing routes. Isabella is quickly rising to the top ranks when it comes to must watch combine performances. Isabella is inline to wow scouts with his 40-yard dash. Isabella said at Senior Bowl media day that he’s hoping to break the 4.3 mark. BurstWhen watching Isabella, one thing that’s worth mentioning is burst and acceleration. His elite acceleration and burst is what makes Isabella special and it can sometimes be overshadowed because people just classify acceleration under his speed trait. It’s worth mentioning that Isabella doesn’t only have straight line speed, but can pop off the line with devastating burst. When coming in and out of routes Isabella uses his acceleration to create space. This helps separate Isabella against bigger and more physical corners. Route RunningIsabella is a crafty route runner that uses his aforementioned skills to create separation with every step. His footwork off the line can be really choppy and confuse corners. It’s also pretty apparent Isabella has a high football IQ. He seems to understand where to find open spaces in coverage fairly consistently. Production: When seeing Isabella’s 3,519 yards and 30 touchdowns in three seasons it’s hard to not do a double take. When looking at his production, it’s easy to think it’s only that wild because he came from a small school, but after a deeper dive his numbers are still very impressive. Isabella wasn’t a hidden secret for the Minutemen last season and he still caught 102 passes for 13 touchdowns. Isabella was the gem of UMass for the last three years, and probably had his name circled by every defensive coordinator the Minutemen faced and he was still productive. Isabella had a game where he racked up 303 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also torched Georgia for 15 catches, 219 yards and two touchdowns— yes The Georgia Bulldogs from the SEC. In that game he lined up opposite of Deandre Baker, who is regarded as a top corner in the 2019 class by many and still dominated. The Senior Bowl is a big week for Isabella to prove he can translate his production versus some legit competition. Isabella also mentioned he’s working with Hall of Fame wideout Randy Moss in preparation for the draft. ComparisonsIsabella will get consistently compared to players like Julian Edelman Garry Gilliam Color Rush Jersey , but he’s more of a speed demon like Tyreek Hill — who would be Isabella’s peak. Another player that is somewhat reminiscent of Isabella is Miami’s Jakeem Grant— he’s that fast that these comparisons are 100% worthy. Isabella told reporters at Senior Bowl media day that Hill is his favorite receiver to watch in the NFL. When watching Isabella play it’s hard to not think of former UMass star Victor Cruz. Isabella said he hopes to speak with Cruz before the draft, but hasn’t yet. ConsIsabella size is an obvious issue. He measured smaller than listed at UMass, which is a problem and he his hand size didn’t impress. The size could drive teams away, dropping Isabella’s stock. Another thing Isabella could improve on is at time times he can get a little jumpy out of his breaks which almost turns into a skip. Isabella can also get a little too crafty with his releases at times, instead of just using his elite speed to run by people, he gets churned up with too many moves. Outside of size, these are all issues that could be cleaned up with coaching. 49ers FitIf Isabella can manufacture this type of production at the FBSS level, just imagine what he could do with Kyle Shanahan scheming him open? Okay, stop drooling. Shanahan doesn’t have a weapon with Isabella’s skill set on this roster. We know the 49ers need a big bodied red zone target, but the NFL is trending in the direction of dynamic speedy targets. Think of teams like the Rams, who have Robert Woods, Brandin Cook and Cooper Kupp. Marquise Goodwin is very fast as well https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Garrett-Celek-Jersey , but primarily plays on the outside while Isabella could slide underneath with Dante Pettis as the possession receiver. Isabella would provide Shanahan and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo with some serious firepower and a dose creativity in the offense. The Niners CB also explained who he modeled his game after" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteNiners Nationa San Francisco 49ers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibrary49ersOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsFiled under:San Francisco 49ers News49ers press conferences & interviewsJason Verrett explains why he chose to sign with the 49ersNew,44commentsThe Niners CB also explained who he modeled his game afterPDTShareTweetShareShareJason Verrett explains why he chose to sign with the 49ersPhoto by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty ImagesBefore the San Francisco 49ers took off for six weeks, cornerback Jason Verrett met with the media and talked about when he’ll be ready to play, why he chose the 49ers and more. That’s where the conversation started, with Verrett telling us about the teams plan with him and when he would practice. You could sense how anxious Verrett was for training camp. He mentioned how tough it is not to overtrain. I asked Verrett about the similarities between what the 49ers do compared to his time with the Chargers:He also talked about why he chose to sign with the Niners.Verrett mentioned how he’s been watching Richard Sherman forever, so when I asked him who he models himself after, he said Asante Samuel, Aqib Talib, and Patrick Peterson. All fiesty guys who take the ball away, not unlike Verrett. Coincidentally enough, Sherman said this about Verrett last month:Verrett is easy to root for. One thing he hasn’t lost is his confidence: