Full 7 Round 49er Mock Draft Vol. No OTs in the 1st?! Don't Worry!

LA_NINERS · 2010-03-25T09:01:47-07:00

Ok, let me give you a little background info - this was done in a separate forum I'm in where each user was given the team they were a fan of. I, of course, chose my beloved 49ers! I know some people are probably pulling out their hair because OL wasn't taken with one of our first round picks. I just wanted to show how deep this draft is if we do it right. I'll break down each pick and so on, hope you guys enjoy! *This was done w/o the 9ers compensatory pick. If you'd like to check these player rankings go here: Scout.com: 2010 NFL Player Rankings 13 San Francisco 49ers CJ Spiller RB Clemson The Niners just can't resist adding a much needed weapon for Alex Smith to use, remember this is his make it break it year. CJ Spiller has the ability to be the closest thing to Chris Johnson - if there were questions on Johnson handling a full workload due to his size, that logic is now flawed with backs like Spiller coming into the league. Don't think of him just as a RB, think of him as a WR / ST. A FOOTBALL PLAYER who can line up in the slot, go in motion, catch balls, run routes, pass blocker, return kicks, run inside but his biggest strength is running outside. He would be a great compliment to Frank Gore. Percy Harvin and Joshua Cribbs with Chris Johnson speed? Alex Smith is drooling right now. 17 San Francisco 49ers(from Carolina) Brandon Graham LB Michigan Still no OL taken?!?! It's ok guys, you still do not need to worry. It's no secret that our LB corp needs to get younger and Baalke cannot resist adding the top rated OLB with our 17th pick to pair him up next to P. Willis. Not only can B.G put his hand in the ground and cause havoc (led the nation with TFL) he can also go in coverage. Why settle for a 2nd tier OT when we can add top rated talent with each picks? I'm with it! 49 San Francisco 49ers Rodger Saffold OT Indiana It's time to really get familiar with Saffold, considered to be a OT sleeper in this draft. We can instantly plug Saffold on the right side and what I love about him is his quick feet (perfect for a zone blocking scheme we're planning to run). Stats: 6'5 320 at 21 y/o 79 San Francisco 49ers Donovan Warren CB Michigan D. Warren will not impress you with his speed, but his technique and fluid hips make him great value in the 3rd. 110 San Francisco 49ers Jordan Shipley WR Texas This draft is so deep, its amazing. Like I said earlier, this is Alex Smith's make it or break it year .... the front office NEEDS to surround him with weapons to make him successful. Jordan will never be a #1 receiver, but his epeed and route running make him a perfect security blanket as a #3 / slot receiver. He's been compared to Wes Welker and that alone should help is even more moving the chains. Shipley can also return punts, CJ Spiller in KR and Shipley in PR. Keep everyone fresh. Mind you our WR corp isn't the best with Jason Hill, Dominick Ziegler (sp) on the outside looking in - Shipley is an instant upgrade for us and could bump Brandon Jones even further down the depth chart. Great value. 141 San Francisco 49ers Brandon Carter OG Texas Tech It's time to also get familiar with Brandon Carter! A beast in his own right. Crabtree is on the phone telling the front office to bring this guy in, one of the top rated guards in this draft to be had in the 5th?! You guys sick and tired of watching Chilo Rachal looking confused on the line? Brandon Carter could come right in and compete with Chilo - the quickness on Carter is amazing. Stats: 6'7 340lb 172 San Francisco 49ers Sam Young OT Notre Dame I highly doubt Sam Young would be here in the 6th round, but in my mock draft in another forum I'm in he was here and the 49ers cannot resist! I'm still building the line in the late LATE rounds and a guy like Sam Young could be very serviceable. He isn't the fastest guy, but his strength and pure size could make him a future starter in the NFL. Stats: 6'8 330lbs 208 San Francisco 49ers Barry Church S Toledo Now, who I really want here ... Kurt Coleman from Ohio State - but he was picked a couple spots before me It's alright we get a good prospect in the last round who is very durable! Alright guys, love it or hate it - I tried and invested a lot of time into this. I know there are alot of Spiller haters here, but that's what makes us all 49er fans - WE ALL HAVE AN OPINION! This draft is so deep in OL, I wanted to go a different route and show you guys how many impact players we can add without sacrificing talent.[ Edited by LA_NINERS on Mar 25, 2010 at 09:02:34 ]

Mar 25, 2010 at 9:04 AM

LA_NINERS
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double post.

[ Edited by LA_NINERS on Mar 25, 2010 at 09:06:39 ]

Mar 25, 2010 at 9:15 AM

lamontb
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I want no parts of Sam Young. Safford will be off the board by the time the Niners pick in the 2nd round. I see no way Shipley goes that late in the draft either. I like the Graham pick. Not big on taking Spiller but I wouldn't be upset about it. Not a bad draft I just don't see many of these players being on the board when these Niners picks come bye. I think Warren is intriguing. Not sure how fast his .40 time was but he has size and great instincts.

Mar 25, 2010 at 12:02 PM

NinerBuff
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A great draft but I have to believe that its a bit unrealistic. Safford is a late 1st early 2nd prospect. And he his the keystone to the whole draft. Without him then the we really dont improve our team

Mar 25, 2010 at 12:05 PM

NinerFan408
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aside from TKO, who is old in our LB core?

just something i picked out of your reasoning for brandon graham.

Mar 25, 2010 at 12:11 PM

PA9erFaithful
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I'd be okay with that, but I don't think Saffold will be there at 49.

Mar 25, 2010 at 12:14 PM

Paul_Hofer
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To improve our OL, I agree we don't need an OT in the first. But we do need a guard in the first. I suggest selecting Iupati at #13 or trading down a few spots to pick him, Graham at #17, then trade Baas and our #49 to move up for the best OT available (possibly Saffold).

By the way, I didn't know Saffold was two people (by your photo). He is a bargain.

Mar 25, 2010 at 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:
To improve our OL, I agree we don't need an OT in the first. But we do need a guard in the first. I suggest selecting Iupati at #13 or trading down a few spots to pick him, Graham at #17, then trade Baas and our #49 to move up for the best OT available (possibly Saffold).

By the way, I didn't know Saffold was two people (by your photo). He is a bargain.

Don't worry, just cancel your tickets.

Mar 25, 2010 at 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:

By the way, I didn't know Saffold was two people (by your photo). He is a bargain.

I actually laughed out loud on this response.

Originally posted by NinerFan408:
aside from TKO, who is old in our LB core?

just something i picked out of your reasoning for brandon graham.

You're right, I wanted to add talent to our LB corp someone who not only put his hand in the ground - but someone who can play in coverage.

Lawson is too inconsistent for my liking and I'm pleasantly surprised with Parys ability to rush the passer.

& we'll have to see about Saffold - I'm crossing my fingers he'll still be there.

Mar 25, 2010 at 12:40 PM

lamontb
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Originally posted by LA_NINERS:
Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:

By the way, I didn't know Saffold was two people (by your photo). He is a bargain.

I actually laughed out loud on this response.

Originally posted by NinerFan408:
aside from TKO, who is old in our LB core?

just something i picked out of your reasoning for brandon graham.

You're right, I wanted to add talent to our LB corp someone who not only put his hand in the ground - but someone who can play in coverage.

Lawson is too inconsistent for my liking and I'm pleasantly surprised with Parys ability to rush the passer.

& we'll have to see about Saffold - I'm crossing my fingers he'll still be there.

Not to mention Manny is a free agent and the Niners can't resign everybody. So if you building through the draft you draft his replacement and get him some reps so you know what you have.

Mar 25, 2010 at 1:58 PM

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CorvaNinerFan
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I'd still rather go whole hog for OL in the 1st...best OT and Iupati. That'd go a long way toward fixing what's been a bad OL for way too long. It's time to pay the piper...because the long-term benefits are worth it. CB in 2nd rd...Kareen Jackson would work. Pass rusher, DE/DT, RB or WR in 3rd rd. WR, S in 4th. ILB in 5th. OL and DL depth in 6th. BPA in 7th.

Mar 25, 2010 at 3:01 PM

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Originally posted by LA_NINERS:
Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:

By the way, I didn't know Saffold was two people (by your photo). He is a bargain.

I actually laughed out loud on this response.

Originally posted by NinerFan408:
aside from TKO, who is old in our LB core?

just something i picked out of your reasoning for brandon graham.

You're right, I wanted to add talent to our LB corp someone who not only put his hand in the ground - but someone who can play in coverage.

Lawson is too inconsistent for my liking and I'm pleasantly surprised with Parys ability to rush the passer.

& we'll have to see about Saffold - I'm crossing my fingers he'll still be there.

dont get me wrong, im not against graham. but my vote is for OT and Iupati.

Mar 26, 2010 at 12:56 PM

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To many michigan guys!

Mar 26, 2010 at 1:01 PM

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I posted my draft before I saw this but i agree w/ you 100% we don't HAVE to take a tackle in the first rd and we'll still be ok... we def. have some of the same people we're interested in i like the draft... funny we both think Donovan will fall that far when some mocks have him in the 1st to early 2nd rd.

Mar 26, 2010 at 6:52 PM

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There's no way he goes in the 1st or 2nd, 3rd maybe!

But D.Warren is a playmaker, he gambled a little too much which turned into big players and some hurt him.

He's very solid!!