
The 2012 NFL Draft
Here are the Baalke’s picks from the 2012 NFL Draft:
Round 1: Pick 30: WR A.J. Jenkins, Illinois
Round 2: Pick 61: RB LaMichael James, Oregon
Round 4: Pick 117: OG Joe Looney, Wake Forest
Round 5: Pick 165: LB Darius Fleming, Notre Dame
Round 6: Pick 180: DB Trent Robinson, Michigan St.
Round 6: Pick 199: OL Jason Slowey, Western Oregon
Round 7: Pick 237: DE Cam Johnson, Virginia
Round 1: Pick 30: WR A.J. Jenkins, Illinois
Baalke’s biggest miss by far in his career and potentially a reason he lost his GM position. After this pick, he was scared to draft an receivers in the first three rounds.
Grade: F
Round 2: Pick 61: RB LaMichael James, Oregon
With speed and talent coming out of Oregon, many had hoped James would become a good backup for Frank Gore. He stuck with the 49ers for a while, but with injuries piling up, eventually was let go.
Grade: C
Round 4: Pick 117: OG Joe Looney, Wake Forest
No longer with the 49ers, Looney lasted with the 49ers from this draft class.
Grade: D
Round 5: Pick 165: LB Darius Fleming, Notre Dame
Who? He is a Super Bowl Champion with the Patriots in 2014.
Grade: F
Round 6: Pick 180: DB Trent Robinson, Michigan St.
Played in three games his rookie season with the 49ers, but has moved on to Washington since.
Grade: D
Round 6: Pick 199: OL Jason Slowey, Western Oregon
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Grade: F
Round 7: Pick 237: DE Cam Johnson, Virginia
Johnson played in a few games for the 49ers, but has bounced around the league and last played with the Cleveland Browns
Grade: D
Overall 2012 Draft Grade: D-