49ers: Why Texas A&M Myles Garrett is a Must-Draft Player

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Niner Noise plays the part of 49ers general manager and with the second overall pick, selects Myles Garrett, EDGE rusher out of Texas A&M. Garrett is an absolute must-draft player and Niner Noise explains why.

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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Texas A&M defensive lineman Myles Garrett is a must-draft college prospect.

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No, he does not play the most important position in football. Yes, the San Francisco 49ers have an uncertain situation at the quarterback position.

And yet, if Garrett is there at the second overall pick, the 49ers need to rush their card to the podium. There should be no debate. This is a no-brainer of a decision.

There is only one other scenario that makes as much sense as selecting Garrett and that is trading down.

While trading down makes sense, the decision is not as clear-cut as it may seem.

Let’s explore some reasons why Garrett should be selected at the No. 2 overall spot and why other options are don’t quite stack up.

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