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Simulating the 49ers Selections in the 2017 NFL Draft

By Nicholas McGee

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) makes a catch as Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) defends during the first half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) makes a catch as Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) defends during the first half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1 Pick 2 – CB Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State)

The secret has been out for a long time, Marshon Lattimore is the best cornerback in the draft.

The Ohio State defensive back has the length and athleticism to hold up on the outside. He is able to turn from press and stay with receivers downfield, and also has the closing burst to drive on the ball from off.

With four interceptions in his sole season as a starter, Lattimore has the ball skills to make spectacular plays and – after the Niners released former starter Tramaine Brock, there is a very realistic chance San Francisco upgrades its secondary by adding a Buckeye to the back end.