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2016 NFL Draft: Post-Super Bowl Full 7-Round Mock for San Francisco 49ers

By Peter Panacy

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number ninth overall pick to the New York Giants in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number ninth overall pick to the New York Giants in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2014; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive tackle Le’Raven Clark (62) on the bench during the game with the Kansas Jayhawks at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive tackle Le’Raven Clark (62) on the bench during the game with the Kansas Jayhawks at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4

The Pick: OT Le’Raven Clark, Texas

6’6″, 312 pounds

The 49ers have two picks in Round 4 — their own and a likely compensatory selection — and have yet to address one of the key areas of concern this offseason: the offensive line.

This need may be diminished to a certain extent given the possibility of retired right tackle Anthony Davis returning to action after a year away from the game. And the development of second-year pro tackle Trent Brown, along with guard Andrew Tiller, has been enticing enough.

Still, the 49ers may need to account for a possible free-agent departure of left guard Alex Boone. And there isn’t any guarantee Davis will be 100 percent if he returns in 2016.

Still, Texas OT Le’Raven Clark should be the pick here. At 6’6″ and 312 pounds, Clark has the body type to project as an NFL tackle or guard. Flexibility is a good thing here.

Dane Brugler of CBS Sports wrote:

"With his workable frame and lower body flexibility, Clark has a draftable skillset, but it’s tough to get an accurate read of his pro ceiling due to the Texas Tech offense. Groomed at left tackle in the Texas Tech offense, Clark was asked to retreat off the snap and his technique faces a learning curve under pro coaching. Once his upper body mechanics catch up, Clark projects as a NFL starter at tackle or guard."

This gives San Francisco some options in formulating an O-line in 2016. Clark could be used as a backup lineman his rookie season if he fails to win the starting job outright. Or he may be a nice upgrade and/or stalwart figure along the right side of the line.

Sep 19, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Joe Schobert (58) during the game against the Troy Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Joe Schobert (58) during the game against the Troy Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

The Pick: OLB Joe Schobert, Wisconsin

6’2″, 247 pounds

It’s clear outside linebacker Corey Lemonier isn’t going to be anything better than a backup for San Francisco, and veteran linebacker Ahmad Brooks’ future with the team remains uncertain.

The 49ers need plenty of pass-rushing help and a complement to linebacker Aaron Lynch. While second-year pro Eli Harold may provide this, it’s pretty clear San Francisco needs some additional help in this area on defense.

With their second pick in the round, San Francisco could take Wisconsin outside linebacker Joe Schobert. Schobert is a tackling machine and a disruptive force. Over three years at Wisconsin, he totaled 154 tackles, 33.5 tackles for a loss and 13 sacks.

2015 was his best season as Schobert was No. 1 in the Big Ten conference with 20 tackles for a loss. He also registered 9.5 of his 13 collegiate sacks last year.

Rob Rang of CBS Sports described him further:

"More than the sum of his parts, Schobert is the kind of hyper-active, ultra-productive defender who can “surprise” at the next level despite his less-than-ideal size. He’s effective in a variety of roles, showing terrific quickness, balance and surprising strength to be a factor in run support, coverage and rushing the quarterback. Though he played mostly outside linebacker and defensive end at Wisconsin, Schobert’s instincts and comfort in the pit could allow his future NFL team to experiment with him inside, as well."

Selecting Schobert would immediately upgrade and reinforce the Niners’ depth at outside linebacker and, at best, provide a perfectly good piece opposite Lynch.

The 49ers defense will need it.

Next: Round 5