2012 NFL Draft: Breaking Down 49ers’ 1st-Round Pick A.J. Jenkins

In the 2012 NFL draft, the 49ers surprised fans and media alike when they selected Illinois wide receiver A.J. Jenkins with the No. 30 overall pick.

For so many reasons, this was a wise choice by the 49ers, who I think put together another strong draft class in the Jim Harbaugh era.

The first thing you'll notice about Jenkins is his ability as a very fluid route runner. At the college level, he was smooth in and out of his breaks, which enabled him to get the desired separation. That is a skill set of his that will help him succeed at the next ...

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