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

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Oct 3, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Aeris Williams (27) carries the ball as Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (right) defends during the second half at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Arguments For

Now let us examine the reasons why the 49ers’ brain trust (whoever that may entail) should draft Garrett with the second overall pick.

Garrett has almost no flaws
Garrett is a can’t miss prospect
Best Player Available philosophy
Addresses a premier positional need
Minimal risk to miss on an EDGE rusher
Solid QBs options will be available via FA/Trade
Solid QBs options will be available later in the draft
To beat Russell Wilson you need an elite EDGE Rusher
Garrett possesses elite physical abilities

Garrett has almost no flaws. His most notable flaws, and scouts readily admit that they are nitpicking, is that he sometimes stands too tall and he could add some more pass-rushing moves.

However, this is following the notion that every player has to have flaws. In truth, Garrett is a much more advanced pass rusher than Von Miller, Aldon Smith, Khalil Mack or Vic Beasley were coming out of college.

This just about guarantees that Garrett will turn out to be a pro-bowl level player. A generational, once-in-a-decade-type of player. This should cover bullet point one and two and leads us to bullet point three — BPA philosophy.