- Early run on tackles creates opportunity for the 49ers
- Lower risk tolerance for flagged prospects (e.g. medical, off-field)
- 49ers will be active trade partners to acquire more picks at #13 and #31
NFL Draft:
CIN: Burrows - QB - LSU | No question.
WAS: Young - DE - Ohio St | Elevates an already talented DL.
MIA: Herbert - QB - Oregon *trade* | Arm talent + cleaner medical vs. Tua. DET gets a 2nd and a day 3 pick for moving back.
NYG: Thomas - T - Georgia | He's the best pure tackle in this draft. Don't overthink it.
DET: Okudah - CB - Ohio St (via MIA) | Judgment call between Okudah and Simmons, but the greater need is at DB right now.
CLE: Wirfs - T/G - Iowa *trade* | Leapfrogging ARI to get their man for the offensive line. CLE gives up their 2nd, but get back a 4th in this trade.
LV: Lamb - WR - Oklahoma *trade* | CAR moves back to collect more picks. LV gives up a 3rd and 4th to secure their WR #1 on their board.
ARI: Becton - T | Simmons could be the pick here, but Keim invests in the OL to protect Murray, allowing him to better utilize Hopkins in the passing game.
JAX: Simmons - LB | Luck strikes twice - Allen last year, Simmons this year. They will look to trade up for DT or CB with their other 1st rounder.
LAC: Tua - QB - Alabama (via CLE) | The Chargers trade back, acquire more draft assets, and still get their new franchise QB. Additional picks to help Tua.
NYJ: Jeudy - WR - Alabama | Wills or Jeudy makes sense here. I personally would invest in OL, but I think the Jets add a weapon to supercharge their offense.
CAR: Brown - DT - Auburn (via LV) | Instantly beefs up their defensive line with this selection. It's their target pick all along - even with the trade down.
TB: Wills - T - Alabama *trade* | SF switches spots with TB, getting an extra 3rd, and trading Goodwin in the process. Wills + Goodwin for Brady is a good combo.
49ers Draft:
R1: Henry Ruggs - WR/KR - Alabama (via TB)
- Elite speed that thrives in space, Shanahan now has another chess piece in his war chest.
*49ers trade #31 and #177 for Broncos #46 and #83 (via PIT). Assuming DEN selected Henderson - CB with their first rounder, they trade up for Aiyuk - WR.
R2: Robert Hunt - G/T - UL (via DEN)
- Right guard and tackle prospect that will compete with Brunskill and Compton for the starting spot at RG. Powerful and athletic, Hunt would provide OL stability.
R3: Bryce Hall - CB - Virginia (via TB)
- Obvious pick here because he's a great scheme fit and value selection at this spot. Will fight for a starting spot in 2020.
R3: Bradlee Anae - EDGE - Utah (via DEN via PIT)
- Speed off the edge is vital in Saleh's scheme, and we saw that when Ford was out. Great first step and blend of speed/power. Possible replacement for Ford.
*49ers trade Matt Breida and 7th rd for Falcons 4th round draft pick. A Gurley-Breida 1-2 punch helps balance their offense. They still have another 4th rd pick
R4: McTelvin Agim - DT/DE - Arkansas (via ATL)
- Credit goes to Phoenix49ers on this selection. Watched more of his film - added weight to play DT his senior year and did not disappoint.
R5: Stephen Sullivan - TE - LSU (via DEN)
- His story reminds me of Kittle. Team first, under-utilized, pro-ready. He'd be the perfect #2 to Kittle. A bit of an overdraft, but his combine moves him up.
R6: Dezmon Patton - WR - Washington St.
- Reminds me a lot of St. Brown of the Packers that was drafted in the 6th last year. H/W/S guy. Needs to be more of a dog on the field.
R7:Jake Hanson - C - Oregon (via DET)
- West coast guy that has the measures that Shanny likes. Reserve or PS player that could develop into a serviceable vet.
Post-Draft Roster Moves:
Extend - Kittle
Release - D. Johnson
Sign - "Snacks" Harrison (DT, DET)
Projected 53 Man Depth Chart:
QB: Garoppolo/Mullens
RB: Coleman/Mostert/McKinnon/Wilson
FB: Juice
TE: Kittle/Sullivan*/Dwelley
WR: Samuel/Patton* (PUP: Hurd)
WR: Ruggs*/Pettis
WR: Bourne/James (PUP: Taylor)
LT: Staley/Skule
LG: Tomlinson
C: Richburg/Garland (PS: Hanson*)
RG: Hunt*
RT: McGlinchey/Brunskill
DE: Bosa/Blair
DT: Thomas/Agim*/Street
DT: Armstead/Jones/Harrison*
DE: Ford/Anae*
LB: Alexander/Greenlaw/Al-Shaair
LB: Warner/Walker*
CB: Sherman/Witherspoon
CB: Moseley/Hall*/Harris
NB: Williams/Reed
FS: Ward/Moore
SS: Tartt/Harris
ST: Gould/Wishnowsky/Nelson
[ Edited by GEEK on Apr 18, 2020 at 2:34 PM ]
