You're making the pick at #27, who do you take?

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
I think this discussion proves we have more holes than picks.

That's why we should be open to drafting whomever is BPA. I've always been a BPA at a premium position in RD1 BUT we're drafting late and could infuse good talent everywhere. We can't afford to be drafting meh talent just to fill a hole.

Originally posted by genus49:
I think there is a fine line you don't want to cross where front office guys don't listen to coaches on talent acquisitions but IMO we have a situation where Kyle calls the shots, especially in the early rounds and he puts too much emphasis on his scheme requirements that it pushes us to draft guys higher than they likely should go.

If it works out that's great...but as we've discussed it hasn't really been that way. I think if we had a legit GM who partnered with Kyle so as to take into account what he likes but not pander to him no matter what we would have more success than we've had.

See I don't think Kyle "calls the shots" on early rds. I think he listens to his coaching staff way more than people think. He might get finally say on things offensive, especially at WR.

I do think there's a calibration BUT end of the day the coaching staff makes a lot of the calls. I have no idea how it works elsewhere.

s**t man, they basically handed Saleh the 1st 3 rds knowing he was gonna be here for a hot minute. Wilks basically got our first pick (loved J brown). Our OL coach is part of the reason we never take a OL early or spend money there etc etc.

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by NinerTy:
I have seen the mock drafts projecting Mesidor to the Niners at 27. I seriously doubt that will happen. First, I believe the Rams would select him at 13 IF they don't select a QB. And, If they don't, some other team would definitely take him before 27. My move would be to trade Jones and get a 2nd round pick for him. Package the later 2nd rd the Niners have along with one of their 3 4th rd picks and move up to get Mesidor. What say ye?

Can't act like Jones is gonna get moved. Sounds like no one is gonna give up anything meaningful for him.

Yeah bummer...putting a real damper in my mock draft porn lol. I'm ok holding onto him and either getting a comp pick once he leaves in FA or potentially a better pick for the 2027 draft if a team is desperate mid season next year before the trade deadline.

This is why we won't trade him for anything less than a 2nd. Because if he leaves after this upcoming season we get a 3rd round comp pick for him in next year's draft.

A 3rd now vs a 3rd next year is not enough value to warrant trading a starter level backup QB.

A 2nd rounder and we have to say yes.

Originally posted by Patton:

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Patton:
OL-DL-OL-DL

Nothing else matters.

Won't win many games with just OL and DL on the field.

While improving our trenches is the top priority and would lead to great success...doing it regardless of the board would be a bad idea. You just hope the board and the draft falls your way that you can go heavy on those units and still feel good about hitting the best guys on the board.

We won't be winning many games in our Division if we don't fix the lines either. Seattle is only going to get better with their young defense. It's going to take being able to run the ball and stop the run to beat Seattle. Scoring 3 FGs isn't going to be bringing any Division titles to town.

We are drafting Omar Cooper Jr if he is there at 27 or even if he makes it to 24 (we will trade up for him). If Cooper Jr is gone we will draft KC Concepcion if he is there at 27.

If both are gone then you have some viable DL options (McDonald/Hunter) and no OL worth 27 (unless Freeling or Ioane falls) unless reaching for Iheanachor.

Ideally we will draft OL at #58 in Pregnon, Hecht, Lew, or Ruttledge.

27. WR
58. OL (starting LG or franchise C)
92. WR (If Kendrick Law is there - otherwise can go in many different directions with this pick .. Kilgore, Clark, Durant, McClellan, Thompson, Bowry, Unweiwu, etc)
127. DL (Durant, Robinson, McClellan)
133. LB
138. EDGE
171. TE (Roush)

Originally posted by NYniner85:
See I don't think Kyle "calls the shots" on early rds. I think he listens to his coaching staff way more than people think. He might get finally say on things offensive, especially at WR.

lol

I'd take DT Lee Hunter from reigning Big 12 Champion Red Raiders. He's got the talent, temperment and abilities to be successful in the NFL. If they decide to go offense, that monster OG from Penn St Loane would be worth taking. He should become the LG the OL's needed for some years now.

Spencer Fano at worst he's an all pro guard for a decade plus. The 49ers have a hole at left guard for 2026-27. No reaches at 27. Fano is a sure thing.

Originally posted by SanFranFanfrmVa:
Spencer Fano at worst he's an all pro guard for a decade plus. The 49ers have a hole at left guard for 2026-27. No reaches at 27. Fano is a sure thing.

Crazy movement ability, but his issues with power in his game are a huge turn off for me. That's exactly what the 49ers don't want in this division. Seattle's DL is literally built around power rushing.

As of today, I want Max Iheanachor at 27.

I'd draft BPA and I'de be fired for that.

"We don't do that here son"

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by SanFranFanfrmVa:
Spencer Fano at worst he's an all pro guard for a decade plus. The 49ers have a hole at left guard for 2026-27. No reaches at 27. Fano is a sure thing.

Crazy movement ability, but his issues with power in his game are a huge turn off for me. That's exactly what the 49ers don't want in this division. Seattle's DL is literally built around power rushing.

As of today, I want Max Iheanachor at 27.

So if Cooper Jr, Concepcion, and Iheanachor are all there at 27... you're picking Iheanachor... just curious who is still on the board in your mind there.

I like McDonald or Iheanachor IF Cooper Jr is gone.

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
So if Cooper Jr, Concepcion, and Iheanachor are all there at 27... you're picking Iheanachor... just curious who is still on the board in your mind there.

I like McDonald or Iheanachor IF Cooper Jr is gone.

Yes, I'd take him over those guys because his ceiling is much higher than either of those guys at a premium position. Don't get me wrong--I REALLY like KC and Cooper. It's not a knock of them. But Iheanachor is an ascending prospect who started football late and is already this good. Couple that with size and athletic traits, and he has the potential to be special. This is one of those rare offensive lineman that can play in any scheme with athleticism, size and strength.

He reminds me of a young Jason Peters.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by SanFranFanfrmVa:
Spencer Fano at worst he's an all pro guard for a decade plus. The 49ers have a hole at left guard for 2026-27. No reaches at 27. Fano is a sure thing.

Crazy movement ability, but his issues with power in his game are a huge turn off for me. That's exactly what the 49ers don't want in this division. Seattle's DL is literally built around power rushing.

As of today, I want Max Iheanachor at 27.

Or Kadyn Proctor

Originally posted by tommyncal:
Or Kadyn Proctor

Proctor has so many technical deficiencies and I dont trust him to keep his weight in check. Draft him on day 2 to play guard? Id take that gamble. But pick 27? No thanks.

Don't think that they will go for a WR in the 1st rd. A couple of low cost WR in free agency will help with that decision. Ol or DE will be the pick. G is a need. Look for pregnon or bisontis to be the pick.

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Originally posted by tommyncal:
Or Kadyn Proctor

Proctor has so many technical deficiencies and I dont trust him to keep his weight in check. Draft him on day 2 to play guard? Id take that gamble. But pick 27? No thanks.

I didn't think he would even make it to 27, you think he makes it to round 2 or 3 ?