D-Money's 2nd Mock Draft of 2016!!!

D-Money · 2016-04-09T19:52:26-07:00

This is my 2nd mock draft this year. In this draft, neither of the top qbs are available at #7, which could very easily be the case in May. I would be content with either Wentz or Goff. However, in my first mock draft I took Goff. I have taken into consideration that our team has many holes and it will be impossible to fill all those holes with great/quality starters in just one draft. I still can't get over that as bad as our team was last year, there were still six teams that were worse. Let me know what you think, if not oh well because I had fun putting this together. Go 49ers, our goal this year is simply to score some points and develop a direction offensively going forward under Chip Kelley. I always believed that offense takes longer than defense to gel and come together, With that said I can see a scenario play out where both Baalke and Chip believe in Chip so much to run an effective offense, that they will go all in on defense come draft day. I have three draft day trades: First is Kaep going to Denver. No way Kaep wants to be here, no way Baalke let's him play with anyone else for anything less than a 2nd, and no way Denver goes into the season with Sanchez as their starting qb. It's a great deal for everyone, something that rarely happens. 2nd is a trade up back into the 1st 3rd is a late round pick for De-Anthony Thomas Round 1 (#7 Overall) ILB Myles Jack-The most versatile player in this draft, J.Ramsey is close, but this kid played every position on defense and played running back on offense. You just don't see players going both ways anymore. He's a rare all-around player that doesn't come around very often. His game is different from Willis's game but they both seem to have the same effect on the game itself. I think with Baalke and Chip knowing their D will be on the field the whole game (regardless of the offense scoring or not) they elect for another playmaker on D, another playmaker next to Bowman, another 'core player' on D to build around. 2013:Reid 2014:Ward 2015:Armstead 2016:Jack There's a theme here to Baalke on draft day after 2012, all defense in the first. I can see why, as great defensive teams have determined our division winner for years now (and AJ Jenkins sucked). I believe Jack is perfect for Kelly's defense. He's used to playing more snaps than anybody and he's used to making plays on most of those snaps. Jack and Bowman would be too much speed for anything in, up, or around the middle. Round 1 (#24 Overall) Trade #37, #68 and 3rd in 2017 OLB- Leonard Floyd- A pass rush specialist, even if the stats don't always seem to show it. He has a nose for the ball when he's in range of a sack. Very Robert Mathis like, quick as hell, long arms, gets more aggressive on passing downs, and more than anything he attacks the ball. Which is what we need more of, turnovers. He could even go as high as #7. Very under the radar and will have more production in the pros than compared to college. Another playmaker for the defense. We now have Lynch, Jack, Bowman, and Floyd as our linebackers. With Harold, Brooks, Hodges, Whilhote, and others backing them up. Round 2 (#63 overall from Denver)- OG Joshua Garnett- As soon as Kaep is traded for pick #63, pencil in Garnett as the pick. The 49ers may have tipped their hand as it was reported they were all over him at Stanford's Pro Day. Would be the big nasty bully we've been missing in the interior since Boone decided to change his play in 2014. Will pair greatly with A.Davis if he comes back, to form a great run blocking right side. I could see this being Chip's favorite pick of the draft. We have to address the o-line with one of our first 3 picks. Garnett will be a stud at RG for a long long time. He is great at pulling and clearing running lanes. Obviously he is smart enough to learn Kelly's system quickly. Round 4 (#105 overall)- NT- DJ Reader- Big, Powerful Run-stopper, will consistently collapse the middle of the pocket. Just too big and strong to hold back. With Ian Williams now out again and missing a lot of games due to injury. This becomes a huge need. Dorsey also has had to come back from injury. Reader is what we need to stay strong up front and I could see him starting and having a great year rotating in and out once all of those guys are healthy. Lets keep or D-Line a strength. Round 4 (#133 overall) -QB Cardale Jones- Yes that's right!! I'm not going to say he's our savior or anything like that but we still need to take a qb sometime in this draft. He is young, big, athletic, undefeated in his starts in a major conference, has big game experience, and played great against some great college defenses. He has the ingredients to work with in Chip Kelly's offense. Even if he's not the starter, we still need a back up qb. I always felt better if the backup qb was mobile. I think this would be a C.Kelly pick. Round 5 (#142 overall) RT/G Brandon Shell- Huge OT who started every game since his freshman season. A true right tackle who lacks the athleticism to play on the left side. Gives our line added depth and size at both RT and RG. Which are still needs after considering last years lack of quality players and depth along the oline. Need to make this group the strength of the team again. Great Uncle is Art Shell for what it's worth and Brandon has been dubbed the 'Anti-Clowney' due to his work ethic both on and off the field. (A holdover from my fist mock. Don't fix what ain't broken, this pick is more about A.Davis not applying to unretire with the league prior to the draft. I'd say at the very least Baalke doesn't trust a thing this guy says.) Round 5 (#145 overall) WR Keyarris Garrett- While this draft does not have top Wideouts. This draft does have a lot of very talented and intriguing receivers.in rounds 3-5. Garrett is one of them. Always seemed to show up in every game. Nice route runner and is used to playing in an uptempo offense. He could be a very solid 3rd,4th, or 5th option for us. High points the ball and he's fairly confident going through the middle attack the ball. Round 5 (#174 overall) CB T.J. Green- Clemson used him as a safety but I see the 49ers using his long frame and lighting quick speed at the corner position. Just like pass rusher, you could never have too many corners. We need more speed no matter the position. Green has speed, a lot of speed, and also tremendous special teams value. Still new to the defense as he transferred over from wide out his junior year. A very raw prospect. Don't expect much year one, but he adds value right away as a back up due to his speed. Round 6 (#178 overall) Edge Rusher Dadi Nicolas- A true pass rusher and nothing more. He could provide instant special teams value though. He may not look good when he does it, but he always seems to get it done. Had a total of 17.5 sacks in 16 starts for VT. We need more pass rushers, I would've loved to add more pass rushers earlier, but we had to address our atrocious offense first. Also, Baalke did us no favors by not addressing any needs in FA, unfortunately, as important as pass rushers are, something will have to wait until next year to be addressed. As that should help out the defense more than anything else. He could instantly push Lemonade out the door. Provides needed depth as I expect constant rotation for the olb due to the amount of defense plays our team should expect to play week in and week out. (Holdover from first mock. We will need more and more pass rusher as the defense will be on the field a-lot. Would be best to have a deep rotation along the d-line). Round 6 (#207 overall)- Trade to Kansas City RB/WR De'Anthony Thomas- Reunited and it feels so good. Chip will find a way to have the Black Mamba on his roster before the preseason rolls around. Always great to have a utility weapon in Chip Kelly's offense. RB,WR,KR. Can score from anywhere on the field. Even if he's just a kick returner for us, it's worth the trade. Round 6 (#211 overall) WR De'Runnya Wilson-I know he was probably the slowest player at the combine, and he plays wide receiver, which is never a good combination. He does however offer superior size a the position. He has a huge catch radius, and would offer our qb a massive target compared to all other wideouts on our roster. I would love to seem him play strictly within the 30 yard line for our offense next year, as he is a true red-zone threat. We haven't had this type of size at the position since TO. He would be fun to watch in the preseason going to the year and see if maybe we got a steal here. Round 6 (213 overall) QB Vernon Adams- Complete qb who may always be a qb backup or journeyman but that's okay. He will helps the other qbs transition to Chip's offense and is huge security blanket for our team with Gabbert and Goff splitting reps during year one.We could do much worse than Adams as our 3rd qb. (Holdover form first mock, no way Chip passes on him here. Chip carries at least 3 qbs at all times)

Apr 9, 2016 at 8:09 PM

RishikeshA
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Thanks Money, well thought out and this draft would have an impact for years to come. My only reservations, will Denver give up a #2 when all reports have compensation being a mid round pick. I may be in the minority but I like Vernon Adams over Cardale Jones. Adams has instincts that can't be taught.

Apr 9, 2016 at 8:25 PM

D-Money
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Appreciate it man. I wouldn't be mad at all if Adams ended up working out better for us than Jones. I also really believe Baalke and Kelly would rather sit Kaep like RG3 for a year than trade him for a 3rd or less. I agree with them in that although Kaep sucked last year he is still worth at least a 2nd. Denver is messing around right now. I think we all know Kaep would do just fine on that team as the defense is great and he would have top weapons at all skill positions. He would be a game manager at that point and would excel, really.

Back to the draft- Like you said, we need an impact draft. Baalke has to hit on this draft, and I trust that he can.

Apr 10, 2016 at 1:08 AM

hofer36
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draft is in april this year not may

Apr 10, 2016 at 1:13 AM

49ers808
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This draft is money!!!

Apr 10, 2016 at 6:22 AM

NYniner85
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Lloyd isn't lasting until 24 and I'd rather have his teammate in the 4th Jenkins...Baalke likes bigger OLBs.

Love Jack don't see how he gets past the jags though. Also don't see how Garnett makes it to the end of the 2nd.

Reader can be had much much later and jones isn't even close to a fit for chips system.

I like some of the name you brought up just don't see most going were you projected.

Apr 10, 2016 at 7:07 AM

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Same two QB's chosen in my mock,the Cardale pick was questioned as an odd system fit, perhaps with some validity,however he would be hard to pass on in the mids if we don't go QB early.I love Vernon Davis (in the minority there I think) whether he turns into a career backup or not I think the kid is a sharp football mind and a baller.Like him as a 49er particularly with Coach Kelly at the helm!

Apr 10, 2016 at 9:36 AM

D-Money
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Originally posted by hofer36:
draft is in april this year not may

Alright man, you just made my day. Less time to wait!!!

Originally posted by 49ers808:
This draft is money!!!

Appreciate it brother!!!

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Lloyd isn't lasting until 24 and I'd rather have his teammate in the 4th Jenkins...Baalke likes bigger OLBs.

Love Jack don't see how he gets past the jags though. Also don't see how Garnett makes it to the end of the 2nd.

Reader can be had much much later and jones isn't even close to a fit for chips system.

I like some of the name you brought up just don't see most going were you projected.

That's all a matter of one's opinion. Thanks.

Originally posted by hightop:
Same two QB's chosen in my mock,the Cardale pick was questioned as an odd system fit, perhaps with some validity,however he would be hard to pass on in the mids if we don't go QB early.I love Vernon Davis (in the minority there I think) whether he turns into a career backup or not I think the kid is a sharp football mind and a baller.Like him as a 49er particularly with Coach Kelly at the helm!

Thanks Hightop. I could see where people compare Adams to Russell Wilson. And I think they make a great argument in terms of both of their mental approaches towards the game. Very very similar.

Apr 11, 2016 at 7:42 AM

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One of the better drafts I've seen. I would be pumped to fix the 2 holes we have at LB with our first 2 picks. However having Floyd add 20-25 ILBs might not be the best move some players just can't add that much weight. Spence could be an option at 24. Have you watched any tape on Correa he could be an option later on. I love the Jones pick he's going to be a good QB for someone he's got the strongest arm in the draft. Overall a good draft.

Apr 11, 2016 at 7:56 AM

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Originally posted by SFBuckeye:
One of the better drafts I've seen. I would be pumped to fix the 2 holes we have at LB with our first 2 picks. However having Floyd add 20-25 ILBs might not be the best move some players just can't add that much weight. Spence could be an option at 24. Have you watched any tape on Correa he could be an option later on. I love the Jones pick he's going to be a good QB for someone he's got the strongest arm in the draft. Overall a good draft.

I think people are forgetting about Spence who's got a better chance being there at 24 vs Lloyd for sure (good call there). Looks like they brought in Correa for a workout, I just don't see him being a Baalke/Chip guy with his 31 5/8 arms

You know how I feel about Jones and his lack of attempts, accuracy, and pocket presence (that said I'd rather take him in the 4th vs cook in the 2nd). I think Lynch might have something to say about strongest arm in the draft