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San Francisco 49ers: Full 7-Round Big Board for 2016 NFL Draft

By Bryan Knowles

Oct 4, 2014; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Joey Bosa (97) celebrates after sacking Maryland Terrapins quarterback C.J. Brown (not pictured) in the second quarter at Byrd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2014; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Joey Bosa (97) celebrates after sacking Maryland Terrapins quarterback C.J. Brown (not pictured) in the second quarter at Byrd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tyler Ervin might be a special teams weapon in the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Tyler Ervin might be a special teams weapon in the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6

There’s some confusion as to this pick—the 49ers traded one sixth-round pick away for Gerald Hodges, but it’s unclear as to whether it was their own pick, or the sixth-rounder they picked up from Dallas in exchange for trading out of the seventh round last season. The picks are only two slots apart so it’s not a major deal which pick it actually is, but there’s still some confusion there.

  1. Jake Brendel, C, UCLA
  2. Deiondre’ Hall, CB, Northern Iowa
  3. Reggie Gilbert, DE, Arizona
  4. James Cowser, OLB, Southern Utah
  5. Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford
  6. Tyler Ervin, RB, San Jose State
  7. Tre Madden, RB, USC
  8. Jihad Ward, DE, Illinois
  9. Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky
  10. Jeff Driskel, QB, Louisiana Tech

Quick notes on the four new names on this list:

James Cowser had a pretty good showing at the East-West Shrine Game, picking up a half-sack and a quarterback hurry in limited action. He’s coming from a smaller school, but he’s a name to keep an eye on.

Tre Madden is another potential redshirt pick, as he missed the Holiday Bowl with knee surgery, and has had injury issues in the past. When he’s been on the field, however, he’s produced.

Jihad Ward is an interesting prospect—he started in junior college as a wide receiver and safety, before being moved to a defensive line position. That means he has very good athleticism for someone of his size, but needs development at a newer position.

Noah Spence was banned from the Big Ten for life for failed drug tests, and was arrested in May 2015 for alcohol intoxication, so he’s got massive red flags surrounding him. His former coach, Urban Meyer, vouches for him, and he has great on-field performances in his history, so someone will give him a chance in the NFL.

Next: Round 6: Filling in the final blanks