In 2017, the 49ers traded out of the No. 2 spot in the NFL Draft. In 2019, they'll want to keep the No. 2 pick. At least that's the opinion of Mel Kiper. On Tuesday, the ESPN draft analyst termed two edge rushers, Nick Bosa (Ohio State) and Josh Allen (Kentucky), and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (Alabama) the three "super elite" prospects in this year's draft. Kiper expects the Cardinals to select Bosa at No. 1, which would leave Allen for the pass-rush-starved 49ers, who have used a first-round pick on an interior defensive lineman in three of the past four seasons (Translation: They probably aren't in the market for Williams). The Jets have the No. 3 pick.
Kiper: 49ers probably won’t want to miss out on Josh Allen
Feb 20, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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