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2017 NFL Draft: 7-Round Mock Draft for the 49ers Based off Latest Reports

By Akash Anavarathan

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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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2, Pick No. 34

. Linebacker. Alabama. Reuben Foster. 34. player. 42

Some of you may be shocked by the fall of Reuben Foster into the second round, but it’s entirely possible. Foster’s been sliding ever since the National Championship, when he looked to be a lock in the top 10.

Since then, he’s had a shoulder injury that’s caused him to be sidelined, an argument that caused him to be sent home from the NFL Scouting Combine and a diluted — failed — drug test.

Not to mention that there were reports that Foster did poorly during the combine meetings, it could have him at this spot for the 49ers.

Former NFL GM, Michael Lombardi, chimed in saying that Foster should be available in this range of picks:

This could potentially be a home-run pick for John Lynch and the 49ers front office. A few months earlier, many draft experts were mocking him to San Francisco at No. 2 overall, but now they’re getting a talented player at No. 34.

He could be a great partner to LB NaVorro Bowman in Robert Saleh’s new defensive scheme.