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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 28, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Rashaad Penny (right) is congratulated by offensive lineman Nico Siragusa (56) after scoring during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Rashaad Penny (right) is congratulated by offensive lineman Nico Siragusa (56) after scoring during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6, No. 206: G Nico Siragusa

Top 300 ranking: 195

To stregthen their offensive live even further and provide insurance against any injuries — something that the 49ers have grown accustomed to — San Francisco selects SDSU guard Nico Siragusa. With his size (6-foot-5, 300 pounds), the 22-year-old is NFL-ready in that aspect.

As well as his two all-Mountain West first team selections and AP All-American third team selection, Siragusa was one of the key blockers that paved the way for NCAA all-time leading rusher SDSU RB Donnel Pumphrey.

Yes, San Francisco already has a slew of guards (Zane Beadles, Andrew Tiller, Joshua Garnett and Andrew Gardner). But, both Beadles and Gardner are on the wrong side of 30, and Tiller and Garnett are largely unproven. Factoring in Siragusa’s ability to switch between left and right guard seamlessly adds a level of versatility to an offensive line that needs it. Most importantly, Siragusa has something you cannot teach: size.