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2017 NFL Draft: Breaking Down 49ers’ Biggest Needs after Round 3

By James LeBreton

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Solomon Thomas (Stanford) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he is selected as the number 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Solomon Thomas (Stanford) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he is selected as the number 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Back

Carlos Hyde is the starter of this team without question. At least that’s what we thought coming into the draft.

A few short weeks ago, John Lynch expressed his concern that Hyde may not be a fit for their style of offense. Too make matters worse, there is the issue that since taking over full-time duties, Hyde hasn’t exactly been tearing it up on the field. Not only has he dealt with injuries, but he’s failed to reach the thousand yard mark in both seasons.

Shanahan is known for selecting running backs in the later rounds and then plugging them on the depth chart successfully.

As a fan you can’t help but wonder if that’s the plan for this team moving forward. Hyde’s replacement is out there. If Shanahan finds him, and Hyde fails to out perform him then the man they call El Guapo could be on his way out.

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