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2016 NFL Draft: Complete 49ers Mock for All Rounds

By Nicholas McGee

Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) is defended by TCU Horned Frogs offensive tackle Halapoulivaati (74) and offensive tackle Matt Pryor (64) during the 2016 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) is defended by TCU Horned Frogs offensive tackle Halapoulivaati (74) and offensive tackle Matt Pryor (64) during the 2016 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boise State defensive lineman Kamalei Correa participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boise State defensive lineman Kamalei Correa participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2 – Pick 6 (No. 37 Overall)

The Pick: OLB Kamalei Correa, Boise State

Baalke went back-to-back on defense last year and it would be no surprise to see him do it again this time around.

Why? Because, aside from the quarterback problem – which we’ll address later – a lack of pressure was the 49ers’ biggest issue in 2015.

Buckner will improve matters somewhat but the Niners need another edge guy to support Aaron Lynch and Ahmad Brooks. Enter Kamalei Correa.

Correa, who had 18 sacks in his final two seasons with the Broncos, bursts off the snap and displays excellent closing speed, delivering a violent hit on contact.

Well-built at 6’3″ and 243 pounds, Correa does a good job of converting speed to power and can force opposing linemen back with strong leg drive and powerful hands.

He can win inside and has a swim move to help him do so and Correa’s stock will have been done no harm by the versatility he showed at Boise State.

Correa has the capability to rush from the inside linebacker position as well as from the edge and is able to operate as a 4-3 defensive end with his hand in the dirt.

There are concerns over Correa’s poor play strength, which has seen him struggle to get off blocks and make plays in the run game, and he will need to become a more nuanced pass-rusher and show the ability to win with more than just speed and power if he is to succeed at the next level.

But the 49ers need more players who can get after the quarterback and attack the holes Armstead and potentially Buckner will create. Correa is a perfect fit to do so.

Next: Round 3