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2016 NFL Draft: 5 Best Options for San Francisco 49ers in Round 1

By Jerod Brown

November 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of a NFL football on top of an end zone pylon before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of a NFL football on top of an end zone pylon before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback MacKensie Alexander (2) and cornerback Garry Peters (26) celebrate after breaking up a pass during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback MacKensie Alexander (2) and cornerback Garry Peters (26) celebrate after breaking up a pass during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mentions

Mackensie Alexander

Alexander is a cornerback from Clemson University that continues to generate some traction leading up to the NFL draft. The 49ers have multiple young defensive backs but currently lack a true shutdown corner. Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller ranks Alexander as his second cornerback in the draft but recently suggested that might change.

The 49ers may not see a cornerback as a need but Alexander is an absolute stud in man coverage.

Myles Jack

The UCLA linebacker/running back was injured during practice early in the season but should still hear his name called on the first day of the draft. Jack, who plays both linebacker and running back for the Bruins, is expected to primarily play linebacker when he enters the NFL.

Jack will bring incredible versatility and can step right in to be an explosive special teams member even as a rookie. The injury, in addition to having another linebacker rated higher, forces Jack just outside of the 49ers potential options.

Paxton Lynch

Lynch is massive, standing at 6’7” and weighing 245 pounds. The Memphis quarterback has a build like Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco but is significantly more athletic as a runner.

Lynch is climbing boards quick after an impressive start to the 2015 season despite losing to Auburn in the team’s bowl game. The 49ers will have better options at quarterback but Lynch will certainly be mentioned in the process.

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