Jim Harbaugh must not be high on Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Despite a gaping hole atop their quarterback depth chart, Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers opted for Gabbert’s teammate, Aldon Smith, with the seventh overall pick in the draft. Smith was a 4-3 defensive end at Mizzou, also dabbling at defensive tackle in some packages. He’ll…
First draft surprise: 49ers tab Aldon Smith at No. 7
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