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2017 NFL Draft: Examining Mock Drafts for the 49ers

By Logan Stanley

Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan and chief executive officer Jed York address the media during a press conference at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan and chief executive officer Jed York address the media during a press conference at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Niners Nation Two-Round Mock

David Fucillo over at Niners Nation, apart of SB Nation, brought together 32 site members to partake in a mock draft for all 32 teams.

As posted on the site, Niners Nation is publishing ten selections a day. Right now, the first 64 picks have been made. San Francisco is next at No. 66.

The 49ers’ selections were made by the user “Joe Montana is GOAT.”

Here are those selections:

Round 1, No. 2: Malik Hooker (safety)

Round 2, No. 34: DeShone Kizer (quarterback)

Alongside Solomon Thomas, Ohio State’s Malik Hooker has been a popular choice among in first-round mock drafts.

The safety, who only became a starter this past season, has skyrocketed up draft boards due to his potential and instincts on the field. Hooker would fill the Earl Thomas-role needed in defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s new 4-3 defense that will be implemented.

DeShone Kizer, as well as Mitchell Trubisky and DeShaun Watson, are being targeted as this year’s top quarterbacks. As every NFL team does, Kyle Shanahan is going to want a quarterback that he believes in to lead his offense.

Below is a part of a thread from Cian Fahey, who created Pre-Snap Reads which analyzes NFL quarterbacks, on Kizer and his play: