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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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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles fullback Freddie Stevenson (23) runs the ball during the game against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles fullback Freddie Stevenson (23) runs the ball during the game against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 7, No. 224: FB Freddie Stevenson

Top 300 ranking: 219

Currently, the 2017 San Francisco 49ers do not have a fullback on their roster. Shanahan is going to want to implement one into his offense and Stevenson fills that slot.

The 22-year-old fullback from Florida State University not only offers exceptional blocking ability — FSU RB Dalvin Cook set the Seminole’s single-season rushing record and career record with Stevenson as his lead FB — but he can make plays on his own. On 14 total touches last season, the FSU product scored four touchdowns, one being a 27-yard play. Stevenson is not the prototypical one-dimensional fullback.

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Not only will the 49ers be filling a position that is empty, they will be getting a person whose character has been praised. Via Bob Ferrante of The Ledger:

"FSU coach Jimbo Fisher says teams will be evaluating a high-character player. “He’s smart, accountable, dependable,” Fisher said. “Whatever he does, he does well, he takes pride in.”"

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That is the kind of personality the 49ers need to start filling their team with.