Vernon Davis not playing WR more than usual

Recent national reports suggest 49ers tight end Vernon Davis has moved to wide receiver. That has not been the case at all. Davis took part in all the individual drills at tight end. Then -- as he usually does -- he ran a handful of routes with the wide receivers at the end of the individual period. Once the 49ers went into 7-on-7 and team drills, Davis lined up tight end with no snaps at wide receiver. He played one snap in the slot.

Fantasy Impact: 

For more on Davis, check out John Paulsen's article, Reconsidering Vernon Davis, which explains why we like him so much as a high upside pick in the middle rounds. Davis doesn't need to line up at receiver to be a stellar fantasy tight end.

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