Updated San Francisco 49ers Mock Draft, Post-Round 1

Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Bram Kohlhausen (6) is sacked by Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) in the 2016 Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

Where do the San Francisco 49ers go from here in the draft?

The San Francisco 49ers have added DeForest Buckner and Joshua Garnett to their team–a pair of strong, tough linemen to rebuild the franchise from the inside out.

Buckner was the best defender left on the board at pick seven, and there’s an argument to be made he was the most talented player remaining, as well. Matching him up with his old college coach Chip Kelly and his old college teammate Arik Armstead could pay massive dividends in rebuilding a defensive line that still misses the loss of Justin Smith. Add in Ian Williams, and that may now be the strongest unit on the team, assuming Armstead and Buckner develop properly.

The 49ers’ second pick, Josh Garnett, might be the next Mike Iupati and was probably the best pure offensive guard in the draft. I don’t really believe he was worth trading up to go get–there were plenty of other talented people on the board, and I don’t think Garnett was so much better than all of them to justify giving up a fourth-round pick for–but he fits nicely into Chip Kelly’s system, especially in the running game.

Of course, that still leaves the 49ers with plenty of holes, and plenty of picks to fill them. They didn’t end up with one of the top three quarterbacks, and unless Connor Cook takes a massive fall, they’re pretty much locked into starting either Blaine Gabbert or Colin Kaepernick this season. The offensive line could still use a couple extra picks to shore it up. They could still use another receiver to compliment Torrey Smith. An impact linebacker would be nice in the middle, and you can never have enough cornerbacks.

With that in mind, here’s a rough-and-dirty quick mock of how the rest of the draft could go for San Francisco.

Round 3, Pick 68: Leonte Carroo, WR, Rutgers

I think I get fired if I don’t draft Carroo to the 49ers–our head honcho in chief, Peter Panacy, loves Carroo’s hands.

There goes my Josh Doctson crush. Well, the #49ers could still target Leonte Carroo. Great hands. #NFLDraft
— Peter Panacy (@PeterPanacy) April 29, 2016

His route running needs some more development, but a 6’0″ 211-pound receiver with Carroo’s hands will find a place in the NFL. He’d be a nice replacement if Anquan Boldin does move on.

Round 4, Pick 133: Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana

Alright, so the 49ers won’t be putting a rookie quarterback into competition this year. That’s alright, it is what it is. They still need a better developmental prospect on the roster; someone who could compete in 2017 if neither Gabbert nor Kaepernick really step up. Sudfeld, at the end of the fourth round, could be that guy. At 6’6″ and 234 pounds, he’s got fantastic size, and he works well in a timing-based offense. He’s not someone I project as being able to take over a franchise by himself or anything, but he’s got a strong arm and accuracy. He needs to learn to read defenses better, but that’s what a developmental quarterback does.

Round 5, Pick 142: Fahn Cooper, OT, Mississippi

The 49ers do get the big offensive tackle from Mississippi! Sure, it’s not the one who went in the first round, but you can’t always get everything. Cooper’s got good size at 6’4″ and 303 pounds, and he’s a tough guy who will scrap and battle with anyone. He’s a team leader, and has started at both left and right tackle, so there’s some versatility there. He would battle with Trent Brown for the starting right tackle slot.

Round 5, Pick 145: Blake Martinez, ILB, Stanford

If Chip Kelly is so dead-set on drafting Pac-12 guys, let’s give him Stanford’s Blake Martinez in the fifth round. Martinez is stuck in the mud in terms of quickness, but he’s a powerful tackler, and one of the pound-for-pound strongest players in college football over the past few seasons. He’s an instant contributor on special teams, and maybe he can work his way into the starting lineup one day.

Round 5, Pick 174: Jonathan Jones, CB, Auburn

You can never have too many cooks in the secondary. At only 5’10”, this is about as high as Jones could reasonably go, but he’s a champion in the high hurdles, which leads to hops and speed. He ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the combine. He’s not going to play on the outside, but he could be a matchup for speedy slot receivers inside, and value in special teams, as well.

Round 6, Pick 207: Matt Skura, C, Duke

When I’m looking at a late-round offensive lineman, I’m looking at someone who can play multiple positions, and while Skura’s most at home at center, he can play some guard, as well. With good size and excellent timing, Skura makes up for what he lacks in athleticism and physicality. He’s not going to beat anyone in a straight up power-versus-power fight, but he gets everything he can out of his natural abilities, and could eventually be a starting center after a year or two of seasoning.

Round 6, Pick 211: DeAndre Washington, RB, Texas Tech

Washington was a first-team All Big-12 player last season, with nearly 1,500 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns. He’s also a potential weapon in the receiving game. He’s tiny, at 5’8″, and he struggled with drops and fumbles, but he’s deceptively strong between the tackles. He could be an interesting body to add to the 49ers’ camp battle at the position. Maybe he makes the main roster, or maybe he makes the practice squad.

Round 6, Pick 213: Avery Young, OT, Auburn

You can never have enough offensive linemen when you gave up more than 50 sacks two years in a row. He’s a tackle, technically, but he might be better served moved inside to guard. At guard, though, he’ll need to work to gain some more power. Either way, he’s got a nice big frame and plenty of starting experience; I think he’s a practice squad candidate for a year or two with a chance to be a depth player in the short term.

Round 7, Pick 249: Tyrone Holmes, DE, Montana

Holmes moves to outside linebacker in the 49ers’ 3-4 system. He’s athletic, can work standing up or with his hand on the ground, and has surprising lateral agility. He’s from a tiny school, so there’s question marks as to how he’d put that together on the field, but he’s probably worth at least checking out in training camp.

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