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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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Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisiana State offensive lineman Ethan Pocic speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisiana State offensive lineman Ethan Pocic speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4 Pick 2 (No. 109 Overall) – C Ethan Pocic (LSU)

It is not a good offensive line class, that much has been made apparent throughout the draft process.

Yet the 49ers cannot afford to ignore the trenches and could certainly use help on the interior.

The Niners already have two centers in Jeremy Zuttah and Daniel Kilgore, but Pocic has shown his versatility having played both guard and tackle.

Pocic has impressive hand-quickness and is athletic enough to get to the second level and pull to the outside. He is a fit for the Kyle Shanahan offense and would at least give the Niners further competition up front.