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Grading Each 49ers Selection in the 2016 NFL Draft

By Chandler Wright

Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams fans await the announcement of quarterback Jared Goff as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams fans await the announcement of quarterback Jared Goff as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) throws the ball against the Rice Owls in the third quarter at Rice Stadium. The Bulldogs won 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) throws the ball against the Rice Owls in the third quarter at Rice Stadium. The Bulldogs won 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeff Driskel, QB, Louisiana Tech

At 6’4″ and 234 pounds, Driskel has the prototypical build of a franchise quarterback in the NFL. He also has the speed to be a running threat in coach Kelly’s college style offense.

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Driskel clocked an official 4.56 40 yard dash. To put that in perspective, Colin Kaepernick ran a 4.53 back in February 2011. When Diskel ran, without even seeing the time, he looked like a big bodied receiver with top flight speed. Listen to Mike Mayock as you watch Driskel run. Mayock asks “who’s a middle round guy, that you’re going to get in the third, fourth or fifth round, that after two or three years is going to lead your team to the playoffs? Driskel is one of those guys.”

More than being a runner, Driskel can really read the field. I took a look at his game against Rice by CollegeFBDude on youtube, and he makes quick decisions, reads the field, and has the ability to escape pressure. He also has the ability to run for big yards when the pocket breaks down, or off the zone-read concepts. This all makes Driskel a great fit in Kelly’s offense and a potential future starter for San Francisco.

Overall Grade: A- or (9/10)

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