ESPN’s Mel Kiper Pinpoints Two Positions of Need for 49ers at No. 12
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes there's two positions in particular that San Francisco shouldn't overlook in April's draft, including potential trade up scenarios.
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