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With the fifth pick (No. 223 overall) in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Temple defensive tackle Jullian Taylor.
After four years with the Owls, Taylor broke out during his senior season. He appeared in just three games before 2017, but registered 41 combined tackles and 11 sacks in 12 games last season, according to Sports Reference.
Taylor's 2015 season was cut short following a season-ending left knee injury in the opener against Penn State that required arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus. In 2016, he saw action in Temple's first three games but missed the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL in the same knee, which was also suffered against Penn State.
Taylor's 12.3 run-stop percentage ranked third among qualifying defensive tackles in 2017, per Pro Football Focus.
The 49ers had a "working dinner" with Taylor on March 18, the night before his pro day. Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst reported that Taylor "stole the show" during that pro day workout.
I've dug through some film of 49ers' seventh rounder Jullian Taylor. It's not all weaker competition. Here, he beats Notre Dame's Quenton Nelson (a top-10 pick) to stuff a run. pic.twitter.com/A7oyJVZhqb
NFL.com projected Taylor to be a sixth- or seventh-round draft pick.
Lance Zierlein of NFL.com wrote the following about Taylor within his scouting report:
"Despite just one season as a full-time player, Taylor's combination of tape and his pro day workout has put him on the radar of teams looking for camp competition at defensive tackle. Taylor's durability could obviously be a hindrance for teams considering him, but he plays with good hands and balance at the point of attack and this season's play could be a sign of what he's capable of if he stays healthy."
Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst wrote the following the following about Taylor within his scouting report:
"Taylor was not on the scouting radar entering the season, but after a tremendous senior campaign he's poised to be a late-round choice. He possesses the athleticism, growth potential and upside to be used as a three-technique tackle or a two-gap end as he physically matures over time and improves his playing strength."
What to know about 49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, and what the team said about the receiver position
By Kirk Larrabee
Apr 25
The San Francisco 49ers had a number of intriguing options available in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night but decided to add University of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. at pick 31 overall, bypassing players such as cornerbacks Cooper DeJean of Iowa and Kool-Aid McKinstry of Alabama and defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton of Illinois.
What should fans know about Pearsall and where he fits in with the 49ers? And does it mean anything regarding the future of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel? Let's take a look.
What the 49ers like about Pearsall, and what general manager John Lynch said about the wide receiver situation
The 49ers appear to be excited about the overall package that Pearsall brings to the table, particularly his
49ers make Florida State CB Renardo Green a 2nd-round draft pick
By Site Staff
Apr 26
The San Francisco 49ers selected Florida State cornerback Renardo Green with the 32nd pick (No. 64 overall) in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The selection came after moving down one spot, trading with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Chiefs received: 63rd overall pick and a sixth-round pick (211 overall)
49ers received: 64th overall pick and a fifth-round pick (173 overall)
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College Statistics:
Green registered 43 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss, 0.5 sacks, 13 passes defensed, and an interception through 13 game appearances as a senior in 2023, per
5 things to know about 49ers 2nd-round pick CB Renardo Green
By Kirk Larrabee
Apr 26
The San Francisco 49ers added some help to their secondary with their second-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, adding cornerback Renardo Green out of Florida State with the final pick in the round.
The 49ers picked Green (6-0, 186, 23 years old) after trading down one spot with the Kansas City Chiefs from pick 63 to pick 64. The trade also sent a sixth-round pick to the Chiefs (211th overall) and a fifth-round pick (173rd overall) back to the 49ers.
What will the 49ers be getting in Green? Let's take a quick look at what fans should know about the team's newest cornerback.
Where he fits
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49ers make Kansas G Dominick Puni a 3rd-round draft pick
By David Bonilla
Apr 26
The San Francisco 49ers selected Kansas guard Dominick Puni with the 23rd pick (No. 86 overall) in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The selection came after moving up eight spots in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.
49ers received: 86th overall pick
Eagles received: 94th overall pick and a fourth-round pick (132 overall)
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Lance Zierlein's NFL.com scouting report:
Guard prospect with good size and nimble feet whose pass protection is
