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2016 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Mock of Mocks for April 1

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott participates in drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott participates in drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1: RB Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State

It’s clear the 49ers need to move on from No. 1 running back Carlos Hyde in 2016. Hyde’s injury concerns are simply too much for San Francisco to handle as was seen during the 2015 season.

And adding Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott would be a clear upgrade and bonus to head coach Chip Kelly’s offense.

An anonymous source told Niner Noise the 49ers are considering moving Hyde to fullback this season in a move that would give the offense two legitimate options at the position — the other being Bruce Miller.

Such a move would open up the door for Elliott to be a featured back on San Francisco’s offense.

Elliott would be the best option for the 49ers in Round 1, bar none.

Next: Round 2