NYniner85 mock draft 2023

No real guy I'm pounding the table for this yr. Overall this is a pretty underwhelming draft class. Good depth full of rotational guys and some future starters.

I used Dane Brugler's The Beast draft guide. I don't think we will be making all 11 picks, but I don't want to go though trade scenarios. I also tried to keep it to players we're connected to as well.

99-Brenton Strange TE PSU-strong hands and good YAC. He's pretty multiple and well-rounded. He's not gonna wow you anywhere and needs redefining. Good chance he's a better pro than college player. (My alternate is Tucker Kraft if there)

101-Isaiah McGuire DE MIZZOU-heavy hands and long. He's got the size we love. He's not super explosive and needs to work on his pad level. He's got some traits coach K can work with. (Alternate is YaYa or Young if there).

102-Nick Saldiveri OT Old Dominion-I've probably focused more on lineman than any other group this yr. I defer to Throne and he's love him some Saldiveri. Good size/length. Love that he came to the Senior Bowl and held his own (didn't win every rep). Love that he was willing to play center. He's a team captain. Wouldn't be shocked if he's got a gold helmet (My alternative is Wanya Morris/Tyler Steen)

155-Marte Mapu LB/S Sac state-I'm gonna say I haven't watched a ton outside of the senior bow, but I get some Jeremy Chinn vibes from him. Wilks approves and we play some big nickel.

170-Ji'Ayir Brown S Penn State- I've come to the conclusion that we won't be taking a safety early ever (which is fine). J Martin would be my pick at S, but we haven't spoke to him at all and I think he goes in the 2nd rd….J Brown just gets his hands on footballs. He's a hard hitter and alpha. He's not gonna be a single high guy, but overall there aren't many of those types of safeties in this draft. IMO this is good value. (Brugler has him rated higher, but no other place does). Another possible golf helmet prospect.

173-Braeden Daniels OT/OG Utah-We've done about everything you can in regards to meeting him. He's stupid athletic and moves very well. Very twitchy for 300lbs. I think he could be a better version of brunskill. Needs more coaching and to get stronger. Out of all my picks I think this guy has the best chance of being a 49er.

216-Eric Gray-RB OU-might be gone here, but I see him all over the place. Not a burner, but great balance and his jump cuts are filthy. He's got quicks and can dart through holes. Plus pass catcher, which is something we need (my alternate is Keaton Mitchell)

222-Demario Douglas WR liberty- small frame burner whose speed shows up. He can return kicks if Ray-Ray gets hurt or we want to move on.

232-Dorian Thompson-Robinson QB UCLA-duel threat QB with a live arm. 5th yr senior so he's seen some football. Slight frame and his vision overall is not good. Not much anticipation. Footwork is bad. I see him as a later day 3 guy. But I like him the most out of all those day 3 guys. Likely PS candidate. I've seen P J Walker as a comp. Fine for late 3.

247-Darell Luter Jr CB South Alabama-hard to find much to watch, but we met with him a couple times. Longer CB with speed and pretty fluid. Likes to tackle. Played a lot of man. Not sure he makes it here but would be good value imo.

257-Christopher Dunn K NC state-who cares, it's a kicker.

Welp there it is

Love it. 5 stars. Certified fresh. Nice mock.

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Love it. 5 stars. Certified fresh. Nice mock.

Lol thanks, be lucky if I get one right.

Great stuff, man! I've got 225 players we're connected too. That makes the pool a whole lot easier now...or harder. LOL

Nice mock

Like it, would prefer Young from TN over the Mizzou dude, but good overall.

Wow! This would be damn near my dream draft. McClendon or Morris instead of Salvideri and I'd be in heaven with this

Originally posted by krizay:
Wow! This would be damn near my dream draft. McClendon or Morris instead of Salvideri and I'd be in heaven with this

thanks

I think Morris will be gone and I can't take McClendon before the 5th. Overall I'll be shocked if I get one pick right

Originally posted by NCommand:
Great stuff, man! I've got 225 players we're connected too. That makes the pool a whole lot easier now...or harder. LOL

This draft is a crapshoot.

Good draft. Would love a TE and an OT early.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by NCommand:
Great stuff, man! I've got 225 players we're connected too. That makes the pool a whole lot easier now...or harder. LOL

This draft is a crapshoot.

Which is why I'm not mad with our mid-late picks, which the niners are great at finding talent with.

Nice mock, main things to me are I'm not too familiar with the TE from PSU, is he really going around 100 ? And I'd like a CB earlier then you took one, maybe instead of Mapu bc you might get him later instead if Gray, but every player besides the TE I like a lot, Isaiah McGuire is starting to become my fav DE at that draft spot, him and KJ Henry. Good job !

Originally posted by NYniner85:
No real guy I'm pounding the table for this yr. Overall this is a pretty underwhelming draft class. Good depth full of rotational guys and some future starters.

I used Dane Brugler's The Beast draft guide. I don't think we will be making all 11 picks, but I don't want to go though trade scenarios. I also tried to keep it to players we're connected to as well.

99-Brenton Strange TE PSU-strong hands and good YAC. He's pretty multiple and well-rounded. He's not gonna wow you anywhere and needs redefining. Good chance he's a better pro than college player. (My alternate is Tucker Kraft if there)

101-Isaiah McGuire DE MIZZOU-heavy hands and long. He's got the size we love. He's not super explosive and needs to work on his pad level. He's got some traits coach K can work with. (Alternate is YaYa or Young if there).

102-Nick Saldiveri OT Old Dominion-I've probably focused more on lineman than any other group this yr. I defer to Throne and he's love him some Saldiveri. Good size/length. Love that he came to the Senior Bowl and held his own (didn't win every rep). Love that he was willing to play center. He's a team captain. Wouldn't be shocked if he's got a gold helmet (My alternative is Wanya Morris/Tyler Steen)

155-Marte Mapu LB/S Sac state-I'm gonna say I haven't watched a ton outside of the senior bow, but I get some Jeremy Chinn vibes from him. Wilks approves and we play some big nickel.

170-Ji'Ayir Brown S Penn State- I've come to the conclusion that we won't be taking a safety early ever (which is fine). J Martin would be my pick at S, but we haven't spoke to him at all and I think he goes in the 2nd rd….J Brown just gets his hands on footballs. He's a hard hitter and alpha. He's not gonna be a single high guy, but overall there aren't many of those types of safeties in this draft. IMO this is good value. (Brugler has him rated higher, but no other place does). Another possible golf helmet prospect.

173-Braeden Daniels OT/OG Utah-We've done about everything you can in regards to meeting him. He's stupid athletic and moves very well. Very twitchy for 300lbs. I think he could be a better version of brunskill. Needs more coaching and to get stronger. Out of all my picks I think this guy has the best chance of being a 49er.

216-Eric Gray-RB OU-might be gone here, but I see him all over the place. Not a burner, but great balance and his jump cuts are filthy. He's got quicks and can dart through holes. Plus pass catcher, which is something we need (my alternate is Keaton Mitchell)

222-Demario Douglas WR liberty- small frame burner whose speed shows up. He can return kicks if Ray-Ray gets hurt or we want to move on.

232-Dorian Thompson-Robinson QB UCLA-duel threat QB with a live arm. 5th yr senior so he's seen some football. Slight frame and his vision overall is not good. Not much anticipation. Footwork is bad. I see him as a later day 3 guy. But I like him the most out of all those day 3 guys. Likely PS candidate. I've seen P J Walker as a comp. Fine for late 3.

247-Darell Luter Jr CB South Alabama-hard to find much to watch, but we met with him a couple times. Longer CB with speed and pretty fluid. Likes to tackle. Played a lot of man. Not sure he makes it here but would be good value imo.

257-Christopher Dunn K NC state-who cares, it's a kicker.

Welp there it is

Love to mock, but do you think it's necessary to get Strange that early?

Love the next three picks, particularly the commitment to rebuilding O-line depth. Totally agree on Daniels- we've done everything there is to do and I think he's our first pick in the 5th round. Knowing this regime, they may even move up into the 4th for him if he passes pick 118 or so. I think they go for safety with one of those thrids- remember they drafted Tarvarius Moore in the 3rd once. All in all- I wouldn't be mad at this draft. It isn't gonna make people go ah in year 1, but in 2024, 2025, there could be some very important players/contributors/possible starters coming from this class.

Originally posted by jersey49er:
Nice mock, main things to me are I'm not too familiar with the TE from PSU, is he really going around 100 ? And I'd like a CB earlier then you took one, maybe instead of Mapu bc you might get him later instead if Gray, but every player besides the TE I like a lot, Isaiah McGuire is starting to become my fav DE at that draft spot, him and KJ Henry. Good job !

I'm seeing Strange going possibly higher than the 100th pick. I used Brugler's The beast which has prospect draft projections. He's got Mapu going a little higher. I like McGuire. I don't think he's gonna be some force or anything…solid rotation. Kinda the theme for our draft overall

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
Love to mock, but do you think it's necessary to get Strange that early?

Love the next three picks, particularly the commitment to rebuilding O-line depth. Totally agree on Daniels- we've done everything there is to do and I think he's our first pick in the 5th round. Knowing this regime, they may even move up into the 4th for him if he passes pick 118 or so. I think they go for safety with one of those thrids- remember they drafted Tarvarius Moore in the 3rd once. All in all- I wouldn't be mad at this draft. It isn't gonna make people go ah in year 1, but in 2024, 2025, there could be some very important players/contributors/possible starters coming from this class.

I do.

I prefer Tucker Kraft but I don't think he makes it to us.

I mean Moore was drafted to be a CB. He didn't get moved back to S until a year or two after he failed out there.

I just feel like they don't value the S position as much as a former HOF S GM would (you'd think). Brown in the 5th would be a steal imo. Not my favorite prospect but he's fits what SF likes. FWIW Brugler has him higher than this but so many mocks and other big boards have him down in the 5th.