With nine picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, there was speculation that the 49ers could trade up from one of their mid-round selections to acquire a player high on their draft board, but that wasn't the case at pick No. 93.
The 49ers still have another Day 2 selection at pick No. 105, as they were granted a third-round compensatory pick for the departure of minority coach Robert Saleh.
Despite the availability of safeties Nick Cross and Kerby Joseph, as well as multiple interior offensive linemen, the 49ers elected to shore up their running back depth, taking Davis-Price, who, despite being 210 pounds, ran a respectable 4.48 40-yard dash at the combine.
This pick is certainly one of the player, rather than the need, but the 49ers still have the 105th selection, as well as the 134th selection, and they could certainly trade up with their remaining capital.
Davis-Price could compete to serve as a potential third-down back, given his ten receptions in 2021, as well as running backs coach Anthony Lynn's propensity for grooming receiving backs.
The 49ers clearly felt the value of Davis-Price was too much to pass up at 93, and this move could signal the end of the road for JaMycal Hasty on the 53-man roster, as the team currently has Mitchell, Trey Sermon, and Jeff Wilson Jr. as their halfback depth.
However, with other pressing needs, plus the quality depth of running backs in the draft class, it's surprising that the 49ers went the running back route at 93.
San Francisco's night isn't over yet, as the 49ers are still slated to pick at No. 105 in the draft.
Written By:
Writer/Reporter for 49ers Webzone
All articles by Rohan Chakravarthi
Rohan Chakravarthi
Writer/Reporter for 49ers Webzone
All articles by Rohan Chakravarthi
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers mailbag: Will SF trade Mac Jones? Is there anything to electrical substation talk? Will 49ers be spenders in free agency?
Can't get enough of the San Francisco 49ers? We can help with that. We're back with a brand-new 49ers Webzone Mailbag. We asked for your best 49ers questions, and you came through with several good ones. Thank you for submitting those. Before we jump into the mailbag, be sure... -
49ers executive completes interview for Falcons GM position
The Atlanta Falcons have completed their interview with San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams for their vacant general manager role. Williams previously spoke with the Falcons regarding their President of Football position, which was... -
49ers legend John Brodie passes away at 90
The San Francisco 49ers announced the passing of franchise legend and former quarterback John Brodie, a member of the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame. He was 90 years old. "The 49ers family is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the franchise's all-time great... -
4 Names to Watch: The Odds-on Favorites to Lead the 49ers Defense
The San Francisco 49ers have lost defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to a head coaching position for the second time. And for the second time, they are in the midst of a search to replace him. Considering the ups and downs the 49ers' defense has dealt with over the last few...