2016 NFL Draft: Post-Super Bowl Full 7-Round Mock for San Francisco 49ers
By Peter Panacy
Round 6
The Pick: CB Kevon Seymour, USC
6’0″, 185 pounds
San Francisco has a total of four picks in Round 6, which will likely give plenty of trade-up ammunition for general manager Trent Baalke if he elects to go that route. Who knows with this round.
And the 49ers have zero picks in Round 7, so this round would end San Francisco’s draft choices and usher in the undrafted-free agent period.
The Niners may want to do a little restocking of their secondary even though it’s not a pressing need. Cornerbacks Tramaine Brock, Kenneth Acker, Dontae Johnson, Keith Reaser and nickel corner Jimmie Ward already supply good depth at this position.
But a late-round flier on USC corner Kevon Seymour wouldn’t be a bad idea. At 185 pounds, he’s a little undersized to take on some of the bigger-bodied wide receivers he’ll face at the NFL level. And the 49ers will hope his 2014 campaign — 12 passes defended, which was No. 3 in the Pac 12 — is a better indication of what he’ll be doing at the pro level.
The Pick: WR Geronimo Allison, Illinois
6’3″, 197 pounds
The 49ers have already addressed a wide receiver with their first pick. But a prospect like Illinois wideout Geronimo Allison may be too hard to pass up. Plus he has a cool name.
OK, names aside, Allison has a stature ideal to an NFL wideout. And his performance in the East West Shrine Game (two touchdowns on four receptions) adds to his prowess. He totaled 106 receptions for 1,480 yards and eight touchdowns in two seasons at Illinois and could emerge as a red-zone threat if developed nicely.
Here’s what Dane Brugler of CBS Sports wrote about him last month:
"Teams looking to inject some big-play potential at receiver will be sure to consider Allison, a late-blooming vertical threat with the length and athleticism to project as a fourth receiver relatively early in his career and perhaps developing into much more with time."
Allison could be viewed as a possible long-term replacement for a player like wide receiver Quinton Patton if he’s no longer envisioned as part of the 49ers’ plans.
The Pick: DT D.J. Reader, Clemson
6’3″, 340 pounds
The 49ers look to reinforce their defensive line with some additional picks at the back end of the draft, and Clemson defensive tackle D.J. Reader makes a good deal of sense here.
Reader comes with some off-the-field concerns, which certainly dropped his draft stock. But he had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, which could help his cause and earn him a late-round pick on a team needing reinforcement along the D-line.
And the 49ers need such pieces entering 2016.
Statistically, Reader doesn’t offer very much. But he posted five tackles for a loss and three sacks at Clemson back in 2013.
Jamie Newberg of CBS Sports wrote:
"Reader likely lost draft value over the past six months, but gained some momentum back with a good showing at the Senior Bowl in front of the NFL executives and scouts, who will be doing a lot of homework on the reasons he felt like he needed to be away from Clemson. Reader does have versatility and athletic ability to play multiple positions across a front and should slip in to the back end of the draft. Again, that could hinge on what he does leading up to the draft."
Reader would be a depth option and little more. But he would at least provide some added insurance should the 49ers lose out on re-signing nose tackle Ian Williams this offseason.
The Pick: ILB Antonio Morrison, Florida
6’1″, 229 pounds
It’s doubtful Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison drops into Round 6, but CBS Sports projects that to happen in their most-recent analysis. So let’s roll with that and hope it happens.
The 49ers have already filled the inside linebacker spot earlier in the draft with the selection of Scooby Wright. But Wright’s injury concerns may warrant some reinforcements. Morrison would provide that and, if available, he’s simply too good to pass up.
Morrison would be an excellent weakside inside linebacker in a 3-4 defense and compares to San Diego Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman, per NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein.
Zierlein wrote:
"Glass eater who will be the first in line to battle. Morrison’s leadership, toughness and aggressiveness will be exactly what NFL teams want, but his lack of instincts and size are barriers that may always hinder his pro potential. After his knee injury, Morrison’s athleticism wasn’t quite where it was in 2014 so he might be at full strength by 2016. Morrison may be too tight to play outside linebacker in a 4-3 and lacking the instincts to play in the middle. His best fit could be as the WILB in a 3-4 where he figures to be an eventual starter."
At best, Morrison could be a plug-in option for the 49ers defense alongside Pro Bowler NaVorro Bowman. More likely, he’s a serviceable backup capable of spelling in case of an injury.
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All statistics, records and accolades courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com and Sports-Reference.com unless otherwise indicated. Additional draft information courtesy of CBS Sports.