SANTA CLARA — Cross off edge rusher.
Not for the remainder of the draft essentially, however the number of defensive finish Mykel Williams of Georgia Thursday night time at No. 11 general checks an essential field and permits the 49ers to search for extra potential starters on Day 2.
Barring trades, the 49ers are scheduled to pick Saturday within the second spherical at No. 43 general, and have two picks within the third spherical (Nos. 75 and 100).
There have been 10 defensive linemen chosen within the first spherical together with Williams — 5 on the sting and 5 inside. It’s presupposed to be a deep draft at these positions so the 49ers may proceed including to the defensive entrance.
In fact, there’s additionally a necessity on the offense line, at linebacker, a 3rd nook, a 3rd security and maybe a large receiver with Brandon Aiyuk recovering from a critical knee damage.)
Right here’s a procuring listing to bear in mind for the 49ers when the draft resumes at 4 p.m.:
Defensive tackles
T.J. Sanders, South Carolina: A pure three-technique, has a fast burst to the backfield and is adept at blowing up working schemes though not as a lot when he’s being blocked head-on.
Alfred Collins, Texas: A real nostril deal with at 6-foot-6 and 332 kilos, however not a a very good go rusher. With Bosa and Williams on the skin, a right away contributor on inside runs even for a two-down defender is an efficient factor.
Darius Alexander, Toledo: Place flexibility isn’t an element right here. Alexander is considered as an inside participant at an space the 49ers desperately want contemplating all they’ve acquired is Jordan Elliott, Evan Anderson, Kalia Davis and Kevin Givens.
J.J. Pegues, Mississippi: Intriguing in that he was utilized by coach Lane Kiffin as a fullback and short-yardage runner, but additionally a well-regarded run defender. Could also be extra of a developmental Day 3 choose
Defensive ends
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston Faculty: Additionally seen as an outdoor linebacker, Ezeirauaku has potential together with his size and burst. A minor shock he’s nonetheless on the board, which suggests it would imply a commerce as much as get him.
Mike Inexperienced, Marshall: Williams fills a necessity as an edge rusher who the 49ers imagine can transfer inside in sub packages. Inexperienced has character issues that triggered him to fall, however the expertise to be extra of a pure go rusher.
Offensive linemen
Jonah Savaiiinaea, Arizona: Performed some proper deal with, however would doubtless be a guard with the 49ers offered they imagine he can transfer effectively sufficient within the zone blocking scheme.
Aireontae Esery, Minnesota: The 49ers love expertise, and Esery was a maistay for 5 years together with his closing two years at left deal with.
Marcus Mbow, Purdue: Having performed basketball in highschool earlier than committing to soccer, Mbow has the kind of athleticism the 49ers want from a lineman. Made a easy transition from guard to deal with and the 49ers worth those that can do each.
Linebackers
Carson Schwesinger, UCLA: Appears to have a knack for understanding the place the play goes, and he’s acquired vary and the power to cowl backs and tight ends when referred to as upon.
Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma: Has measurement and good motion to go together with 4.62 velocity within the 40-yard sprint that implies he can maintain up in protection. As ascended from a three-star recruit to a Day 2 draft choose.
Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon: The 49ers love Oregon gamers — normal supervisor John Lynch considers Geese coach Dan Lanning “an ally.: And Bassa has the power to vary sideline to sideline, has protection instincts and is a possible fashionable NFL linebacker.
Carson Schwesinger of UCLA makes a deal with in opposition to Marcus Harris II in a 2022 recreation. AP Photograph
Defensive backs
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan: Performed outdoors and within the slot at Michigan however accidents derailed his closing season. Was mocked to the 49ers greater than as soon as as a first-round choose at No 11.
Nick Emmananwori, S, South Carolina: Thought of a security prospect, however don’t rule out the 49ers considering he might be a linebacker within the Dre Greenlaw mildew.
Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi: Strong athletically and the type of lengthy (6-foot-3, 195 kilos) that the 49ers love in an outdoor nook to battle jump-and-catch receivers. May discover a function when Deommodore Lenoir strikes into the slot.
Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina: A torn ACL in September is a purple flag, however Revel at 6-2, 194 was thought-about an higher first-round chance earlier than the damage.
Acareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State: One other rangy outdoors nook at 6-2 who didn’t have a fantastic season however opened some eyes on the Senior Bowl. Has press protection potential, though hasn’t made plenty of performs on the ball.
Offensive ability place
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa: Averaged 6.4 yards per carry in a dated Iowa offense and is taken into account to be a affected person runner with the power to make a one-cut within the zone scheme that the 49ers want. So much to work on within the passing recreation, each blocking and catching.
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Quarterbacks
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado: OK, we’ll go there. His potential to take punishment and throw with anticipation would in all probability enchantment to Shanahan — to not point out the 49ers coach used to put on a Deion Sanders jersey in highschool. However assuming Brock Purdy remains to be on board, and Mac Jones, why deliver the circus to city?
