Super Bowl 54: Drafting the best starting roster from 49ers and Chiefs

Wide Receiver 2: Deebo Samuel (SF)

San Francisco drafted Deebo Samuel with the 36th overall pick in 2019. So far, Samuel looks more like a first-round pick. The South Carolina product easily finished second on the team in receiving during the regular season, only trailing George Kittle.

Samuel’s speed and agility also make him a rushing threat in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. Sometimes, Samuel gets the ball on end-arounds or trick plays. He did finish the regular season with 159 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Expect that some of those players will appear in the Super Bowl.

Slot Receiver: Emmanuel Sanders (SF)

Both Hill and Samuel could play in the slot, but this lineup puts the best trio of wide receivers on the field. At this point, Sammy Watkins may be a more effective receiver than Emmanuel Sanders, but the former Pro Bowler can play in the slot better than Watkins. Sanders also has Super Bowl experience, unlike the other skill position players on offense.

This season, the 49ers sent a 2020 third-round pick and a 2020 fourth-round pick to the Denver Broncos in exchange for Sanders and a fifth-round selection. After seven starts with the Broncos, Sanders made ten appearances with the 49ers, giving him a rare 17-game season.

Sanders finished 2019 with 66 receptions, 869 yards, and five touchdowns. Even though his contributions this postseason are disappointing, Sanders can become an impact player in any given game.

Tight End: George Kittle (SF)

Kittle is an absolute monster. This selection will irk Chiefs fans. While Travis Kelce is fantastic, I prefer the tight end who can block like an offensive lineman. Kittle loves pancaking defenders, and he’s a natural at it. Without Kittle, San Francisco’s ground game would never be as successful as it is.

While Kelce can block, his game is geared more toward being a receiver that defensive backs can’t tackle, and linebackers can’t run with. Kittle possesses similar qualities, but his run blocking prowess makes a huge difference.

Kelce and Kittle are the top two players at their position right now. Kelce is the first tight end to record four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and is a two-time First-Team All-Pro. Kittle earned his first First-Team All-Pro designation this season. No matter which tight end you pick, your team is getting a generation talent.