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2017 NFL Draft: Full 7-Round Mock for the San Francisco 49ers

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell takes a photo with draft prospects in attendance before the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell takes a photo with draft prospects in attendance before the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas A&M. Myles Garrett. 2. player. 42. . EDGE

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The 49ers’ selection of Texas A&M edge rusher Myles Garrett largely hinges on the Cleveland Browns, drafting at No. 1 overall, passing up on the standout pass-rusher and letting him fall to San Francisco.

It’s possible though. The Browns are in just as dire a need as the Niners. And it wouldn’t be surprising to see them reach for a future franchise quarterback under offensive-minded head coach Hue Jackson.

Regardless, the 49ers need pass-rushing help this offseason. After registering just 33 sacks last year — good for 21st in the NFL — San Francisco can ill afford to pass up on a talent like Garrett.

Paired with back-to-back first-round selections, Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner, a player like Garrett helps make the Niners’ front seven good once again.