Taumoepenu has upside, but at 6-foot-1, 243 pounds, the prognosticators wonder if he has the strength to go up against offensive tackles in the NFL. He is a prime candidate for the practice squad, but could find an opening on the 53-man roster if he shines on special teams.
49ers focus on front seven in round six, take D.J. Jones and Pita Taumoepenu
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Round 6, Pick 18: 49ers select Utah OLB Pita Taumoepenu
Round 6, Pick 18: 49ers select Utah OLB Pita Taumoepenu
By David Bonilla
Apr 29, 2017
With the 18th pick in the sixth round (202 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected Utah outside linebacker Pita Taumoepenu.
In seven games as a freshman, Taumoepenu made six tackles, two for loss, and had a sack on defense and special teams. Over...
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