PASCOE AGREES TO FOUR-YEAR DEAL WITH 49ERS

May 28, 2009 by admin
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The San Francisco 49ers announced that they have signed sixth-round draft choice TE Bear Pascoe to a four-year contract.

From 49ers.com:

Pascoe (6-5, 251) was a two-time All-WAC selection at Fresno State, where he played in 45 games (37 starts) and hauled in 112 passes for 1,294 yards and 10 touchdowns. He blocked a school-record six kicks during his career, ranking him ninth in NCAA history.

Bear Pascoe will mainly be used for his blocking, but has impressed with his ball-catching skills. (Photo courtesy: 49ers.com)

In 2008, Pascoe started 12 games and recorded 40 receptions for 400 yards and four touchdowns. He had a career year in 2007, catching 45 passes for 553 yards and four touchdowns in 12 starts. Pascoe started 12 games in 2006, finishing with 22 receptions for 307 yards and two touchdowns. As a redshirt freshman, he played in 13 games and caught five passes for 34 yards. After being recruited as a quarterback out of high school, Pascoe made the switch to tight end and redshirted as a true freshman.

The 23-year-old Pascoe is a native of Porterville, CA. He becomes the fourth of the 49ers seven 2009 draft picks to sign with the team.

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