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Darius Alexander-DT-Toledo

Apr 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Originally posted by Heroism:
damn, this dude is going to be almost 30 when his rookie contract finishes.

He's like 4 months older than Braden Fiske was at the same time last year and I don't think any team in the NFL would give a crap about his age if they could get that guy on their team right now.
[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Apr 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM ]
Apr 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by 49ers808:
I take him at #43 over Harmon/Nolen at #11 all day.

I'd take Harmon in the 1st no matter where then Alexander in the 2nd. 49ers need an impact at DT.
Apr 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
He's like 4 months older than Braden Fiske was at the same time last year and I don't think any team in the NFL would give a crap about his age if they could get that guy on their team right now.

dang, you replied too quick. I added:

I agree with Phoenix that I don't think it's a big deal. In fact, the extra years in college are almost like sending a young player to the minor leagues to hone their craft and build their bodies instead of having them do it in the NFL. Not all guys will improve in those aspects once they get into the league. You're basically eliminating that risk at the NFL level and getting a more finished product.
Apr 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Originally posted by Heroism:
dang, you replied too quick. I added:

I agree with Phoenix that I don't think it's a big deal. In fact, the extra years in college are almost like sending a young player to the minor leagues to hone their craft and build their bodies instead of having them do it in the NFL. Not all guys will improve in those aspects once they get into the league. You're basically eliminating that risk at the NFL level and getting a more finished product.

I just look for stuff that translates well to the NFL and what Alexander has is really great hand use. He'll get pressures in the NFL just off of that but he's also pretty athletic for his size and he did well at the Senior Bowl, showing that he can hang with the bigger school guys too.

I think what Saleh and Kocurek would like is that he's versatile enough to be played all over the defensive line. You can move him around similar to a bigger Omenihu.
Apr 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by 49ers808:
I take him at #43 over Harmon/Nolen at #11 all day.

I'd take Harmon in the 1st no matter where then Alexander in the 2nd. 49ers need an impact at DT.
With all the depth at DT I wouldn't use my first 2 picks there. I'd go Banks or Barron in rd 1, then Alexander or Grant in rd 2. Several nose tackles like West will likely be available in rds 4 and 5.
Apr 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I feel this pick happening! This regime always gets guys from the Senior Bowl and nobody improved their stock more thank him and Zabel. I said it then and I'll say it again; he was even better than Walter Nolen that week.

If we can somehow get Carson and Darius today

Apr 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by 49ers808:
I take him at #43 over Harmon/Nolen at #11 all day.

I'd take Harmon in the 1st no matter where then Alexander in the 2nd. 49ers need an impact at DT.
With all the depth at DT I wouldn't use my first 2 picks there. I'd go Banks or Barron in rd 1, then Alexander or Grant in rd 2. Several nose tackles like West will likely be available in rds 4 and 5.

Looks like this is the route we might take.
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Originally posted by 49ers808:
I feel this pick happening! This regime always gets guys from the Senior Bowl and nobody improved their stock more thank him and Zabel. I said it then and I'll say it again; he was even better than Walter Nolen that week.

If we can somehow get Carson and Darius today


Carson Schwesinger first then trade back up for Darius Alexander!!! Crossing my fingers they do this today.
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Originally posted by 49ers808:
I feel this pick happening! This regime always gets guys from the Senior Bowl and nobody improved their stock more thank him and Zabel. I said it then and I'll say it again; he was even better than Walter Nolen that week.

If we can somehow get Carson and Darius today


Alexander due to his athleticism is another guy that could be moved up and down the DL. I think that versatility is a big deal for Saleh and Kocurek.


[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Apr 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM ]
Apr 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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If you get 5-6 high quality years out of him nobody will care about his age on draft day.
Apr 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Really surprised we didn't go this direction.
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