49ers: Why Texas A&M Myles Garrett is a Must-Draft Player
By Eric Gamboa
Sack Russell Wilson!
There is more than one way to win in the NFL and in the NFC West, the Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson makes a really good team, a deadly team. The Seahawks are a team built around a dominant defense and superb QB play. Seattle has been able to keep stalwart defensive players and also keep Wilson by signing them to lucrative deals while ignoring other positions.
The most ignored positional group is the offensive line. Seattle’s O-line has consistently ranked as one of the worst in the NFL.
Wilson has been sacked an astronomically-high 86 times over the last two years per Pro Football Reference.
Now imagine that same porous Seattle O-line trying to block this monster:
Having Garrett immediately provides a pass rush to disrupt Wilson and finally ground his wizardry in the pocket. But wait, it gets better! Garrett does not bring off the field baggage concerns like former 49ers EDGE rusher Aldon Smith. In addition, Garrett is a high motor player like current 49ers defensive end DeForest Buckner.
In a sentence, Garrett is an amalgamation of Von Miller’s speed and bend combined with Julius Peppers size and strength.
Take a look at his measurables below. He is the real deal.
Measurables:
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 270 pounds
Position: EDGE
School: Texas A&M
Year: Junior
Projected 40 Time: 4.60 (per Walter Football)
The measurements are taken from the Texas A&M’s 12thman.com website.
If the Browns reach for a QB (again) at the No. 1 spot, the 49ers need to be smart and pick the BPA and solidify a premier positional need.
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