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San Francisco 49ers: Complete 7-Round Mock for the 2017 NFL Draft

By Peter Panacy

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs with the ball as Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) defends during the second half at EverBank Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs with the ball as Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) defends during the second half at EverBank Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3: Linebacker Jarrad Davis, Florida

Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 238 pounds

The 49ers have three linebackers penciled in for 2017 — NaVorro Bowman, Malcolm Smith and Ahmad Brooks. But the problem is Bowman is returning from an Achilles injury, Smith isn’t particularly great in coverage and Brooks is a situational pass-rusher at best.

And no one behind this group inspires a lot of confidence. Maybe Ray-Ray Armstrong, but that’s about it.

Regardless, the Niners could use a major reinforcement here. And that comes in the form of Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis.

Davis isn’t going to offer much in the pass rush. But that’s fine. He’s more of a rover and should benefit from playing behind a strong offensive line — the Niners should have one after Round 1.

His size probably makes him ideal for more of a WILL linebacker, at least to start, at the NFL level. Davis’ coverage skills are OK, but he does have a tendency to be a bit overaggressive.

Additionally, Davis has to prove he can remain healthy. Injuries in 2016 certainly hurt his draft stock. But if those are no longer a concern, the Florida linebacker would be a steal in Round 3.