Breaking down Alabama TE Cameron Latu to the 49ers

Two selections after selecting Michigan Wolverines kicker Jake Moody with the No. 99 overall pick, the San Francisco 49ers utilized their second third-round compensatory selection on Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Cameron Latu, potentially finding their backup tight end to star George Kittle, which the organization has attempted to accomplish for the past four seasons.

Latu had been connected to the 49ers during the pre-draft process, as the team brought in the Alabama product on a Top-30 visit amongst other tight ends.

However, was Latu the best value selection at the back end of the third round?

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