Smith Fam Mock Draft 2018

smithfam49ers · 2018-04-10T20:04:19-07:00

Hey 49ers fans, if you're looking for the most authentic, accurate, "addresses all of our team needs" mock draft, then look no further than our Smith Fam Mock Draft 2018... We look forward to this time of year, every year, as we love to put our sports knowledge and predictability to the test. It's important to note that we have had least one guy from our mock drafts the past three seasons, actually get drafted by the 49ers. 2017 - Solomon Thomas - DL (1st rd); 2016 - Rashard Robinson - CB (4th rd.); 2015 - Jaquiski Tartt - S (2nd rd.) Remember, this is what we think will happen based upon the team needs and who we believe will still be there when the 49ers are on the clock for each one of their picks, barring any trades. Without further ado, here is our Smith Fam Mock Draft... Round 1. 9th pick overall: Der"win" James (S) - Florida State = Just because Jimmy G. led us to a fantastic 5-0 finish at the end of the year, does not mean that we're now Super Bowl favorites...we still have a lot of holes to fill, mostly on defense...so we went with a guy that can fill almost each one of those defensive holes and needs with his versatility...James does it all with his athleticism. His leadership, physicality, and speed makes him the jack of all trades...a perfect candidate to play safety, cover as a corner, and be able to rush the quarterback off the edge at the line of scrimmage...2nd team All-American, 84 tackles, 5.5 tfl, 2 int's, 11 pass break ups, 1 blk kick last yr. Round 2. 41st pick overall: JIMMY G. (Thank You Hoodie!) (Trade from New England last year) Round 2. 59th pick overall: Lorenzo Carter (LB/EDGE) - Georgia = While mentioned above that James can be valuable blitzing off the edge, his talent will mostly translate as a stud defensive back...with that being said, & while we're all waiting to hear about the legal issues of Reuben Foster, we decided that drafting a true edge rusher and another linebacker is of importance...Landry out of BC will have been gone at this point, and the next best prospect we saw was Carter...He crushed the combine in every category (4.5 40, 36 inch vert, 130 inch broad jump)...his length at 6'6 will allow him to be a disruptive force...61 tackles, 4.5 sacks, team-high 3 forced fumbles last yr. Round 3. 70th pick overall: Nick Chubb (RB) - Georgia = The Bulldogs have always been known to produce good running backs (Herschel Walker, Terrell Davis, Todd Gurley) and this year, they have two good rb's in Chubb and Sony Michel. Michel will get drafted in the 2nd round, and the 49ers need more of a stronger, well built ball carrier, to pair with the speedy free agent signing in Jerick "The Jet" McKinnon...Chubb was phenomenal as a true freshman, first-team all SEC, 219 carries for 1,547 yds & 14 TD's...had a streak of 13 straight 100 yd games until suffering a horrific knee injury...bounced back and showed grit in sr. season...223 carries, 1,345 yds, & 15 TD's. Round 3. 74th pick overall: D.J. Chark (WR) - LSU = With Georgia being "Running Backs U", LSU can easily be "Wide Receivers U" as they have produced 15 WR draft picks (Odell Beckham, Jarvis Landry, Sterling Shepard, etc.) in the last 15 years, tied w/ Ohio State for most in the nation during that span...Chark has better speed (4.34 40) than the guys previously listed, with a knack for the home run play on deep balls...and at 6'3, he can go up and get it against most defenders, which makes him a red zone threat...needs to get a little stronger for his height and better at running more types of routes...can also provide value as a punt returner. Round 4. 128th pick overall: Equanimeous St. Brown (WR) - Notre Dame = 49ers stick with drafting WR's that can make an impact in the red zone, and so with St. Brown still available in the 4th, it was a no-brainer to draft him...6'5, 33 inch arms, and 9 3/4 hands, enough said...lol...comes from athletic family with his dad being known as a legitimate weightlifter...has the size and speed that NFL coaches dream of...but his competitiveness against physical corner backs needs to improve. Round 5. 143rd pick overall: Will Richardson (OT) - NC State = With Joe Staley close to retirement, and no legitimate backup tackle in the fold, 49ers take a chance on an offensive lineman with huge potential...Richardson had an up and down college career...On the field, he's been awesome, garnering 2nd team All ACC honors this past season as a junior...However, character issues are a concern after being caught twice with driving while intoxicated. Round 6. 184th pick overall: Holton Hill (CB) - Texas = Just like our previous selection in Richardson, Holton Hill has 4th round talent, but due to character issues, his stock drops...he has the size (6'3), the speed (4.49 40) and the strength (14 bench press) to make for a very productive corner back in the NFL against big WR's...a big problem has been a lack of maturity displayed during his time in college...coaches want to know that he'll take this opportunity seriously. Round 7. 223rd pick overall: David Wells (TE) - San Diego State = Best run-blocking TE in the draft...helped pave the way for the nation's leading rusher Rashaad Penny...Similar to former 49ers TE Blake "Belldozer" Bell in that he was a former QB, however Bell was a pass catching TE with no blocking ability and Wells is a blocking TE with room to improve as a pass catcher...Speed is not his friend. Round 7. 240th pick overall: Jack Cichy (LB) - Wisconsin = When healthy, the instincts on this guy reminds you of fellow Wisconsin Badger and ex-49er Chris Borland...can provide spark as a special teams ace. In closing, with the new regime in its second year, and the moves they've made already between last years's draft and this year's trades and free agency pickups, the San Francisco 49ers take another step closer towards hoisting their 6th Lombardi Trophy! Please comment below and let us know what you think of our draft!

Apr 10, 2018 at 8:35 PM

stonecold590
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Last year Everyone had us drafting Solomon. Litterly every mock. Just like with Buckner and AA the years before. So I can't give you any credit for Solomon but 2nd round and on I will give you props if you hit on them.

[ Edited by stonecold590 on Apr 11, 2018 at 6:54 PM ]

Apr 10, 2018 at 10:41 PM

adrianlesnar
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Well...I like the derwin pick

Apr 10, 2018 at 11:11 PM

IdahoNiner
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I like it. Dont think we draft two WR's, and think its early for us at RB after signing Jet, but i like it.

Apr 11, 2018 at 8:01 AM

illinois9er
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I would die of excitement. That's a home run in my view. Two bigger WRs, EDGE, power RB and major secondary help.

Apr 11, 2018 at 8:33 AM

Rathof44
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FYI, Sterling Shepard played at Oklahoma.
I do like the draft though. Not sure they will use an early rounder on RB, although Chubb would be a perfect for the scheme. Everything else is pretty good.

Apr 11, 2018 at 11:34 AM

fan49
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I like everything about this draft except for a first pick. I just don't think drafting a safety in a first pick is going to change her team. Or even the quality of our team. We have two very solid safeties. And if Sherman is healthy Spooner's on the other side so I wouldn't want him playing cornerback.

Apr 11, 2018 at 11:36 AM

IdahoNiner
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Originally posted by fan49:
I like everything about this draft except for a first pick. I just don't think drafting a safety in a first pick is going to change her team. Or even the quality of our team. We have two very solid safeties. And if Sherman is healthy Spooner's on the other side so I wouldn't want him playing cornerback.

James would be drafted to be Tartts replacement. Period.

I think Tampa Bay takes James however, so its a non issue.

Apr 11, 2018 at 5:39 PM

tohara3
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Like it

Apr 11, 2018 at 5:42 PM

NYniner85
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Not a fan...really the only guy I like is James but I don't see him as the pick (or available).

Carter isn't gonna solve our pass rusher issues, RB at 70 after spending so much on the Jet? Shark isn't gonna be there and I don't see them adding two WRs.

No real cover LBers?

Apr 11, 2018 at 7:08 PM

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Bobdawg78
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Not a bad mock, but I don't want James at 9. Would much rather trade down a little, and draft Landry, or trade down a bunch, and draft Davenport. Looking for us to get a CB early, and a OT.

Apr 12, 2018 at 10:47 PM

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m_brockalexander
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No pass rusher at all? Good draft overall, but ignoring the Niners biggest need isn't going to cut it.

Apr 13, 2018 at 6:21 AM

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SteveYoung
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I like it. It's different and fills some needs.

A few things.

I like taking two receivers but with Garcon, Goodwin, Taylor and Bourne here I don't see the need.

I'd also shy away from anyone with character issues no matter how talented they are.

Nick Chubb and Lorenzo Carter are two of my favorites.

I don't mind Derwin James at 9 especially with Tartt and Ward being injury prone and UFA's next year but I can't see it.

Apr 18, 2018 at 9:04 AM

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suckafree17
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I really like this Mock....I love grabbing 2 receivers in the 3rd. St. Brown and Chark would be a blessing at those spots.

Apr 18, 2018 at 10:06 AM

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lamontb
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I can't se Hill lasting to the 6th round