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2017 NFL Draft Preview: San Francisco 49ers 7-Round Mock

By Logan Stanley

Feb 2, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan answers questions during a press conference at Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan answers questions during a press conference at Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Seth Russell (17) passes against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first quarter at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Seth Russell (17) passes against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first quarter at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 7, No. 223: QB Seth Russell

Top 300 ranking: 221

This will be a project. With rumors picking up around who will play quarterback for the 49ers next season — Matt Schaub, Kirk Cousins and Jimmy Garoppolo have all been speculated — and the uncertainty of this draft’s top QBs, San Francisco waits on a signal caller.

The project is Baylor QB Seth Russell.

He possesses ideal size, standing at 6-feet-3, with scouts calling it a “professional build.” They’ve taken a liking to his strong arm as well. Russell also presents a dual-threat ability: the QB rushed for 506 yards and eight TDs in nine games last and has posted a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash. He’s a winner too, compiling a 13-3 record as a starter.

Injuries are what have ultimately dropped Russell’s draft stock. In 2015, he had a season-ending injury in which he broke a bone in his neck. In 2016, he suffered another season-ending injury, this time fracturing his ankle. So, durability will be an issue moving forward.

Draft Russell, stick him behind the starting QB and let him develop.