Nate Byham surprised some by leapfrogging fellow Pitt tight end Dorin Dickerson in this year’s NFL Draft. Byham was taken in the sixth round and joined 2009 pick and Pitt alum Scott McKiillop in San Francisco.
↵He’s reportedly signed a four-year deal (financial terms not immediately available) with the club and while he likely won’t be starting anytime soon with Vernon Davis out there, he could be used in some sets where an additional blocker is needed.