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2017 NFL Draft: The Top 32 Prospects and How the 49ers Are Linked to Each

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA;Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) works out prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA;Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) works out prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 24: EDGE Charles Harris, Missouri

The 2017 NFL Draft is deep with edge rushers, and the 49ers could use more than just one this offseason.

But if they fail to land someone like Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett or Tennessee’s Derek Barnett early, Missouri’s Charles Harris isn’t a bad fallback option.

Harris has 16 combined sacks over his last two seasons, and Missouri has been churning out elite pass-rushers for some time now (think Aldon Smith).

The 49ers probably wouldn’t be enticed to trade back up into Round 1 to select someone like Harris, especially considering this class’ depth. But if Harris managed to fall into Round 2, it wouldn’t be a shock to see the Niners make the move.