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San Francisco 49ers: 2017 NFL Draft report card

By Peter Felsch

Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Utah Utes defensive end Pita Taumoepenu (50) celebrates a sack against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. The Utes won 49-26. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Utah Utes defensive end Pita Taumoepenu (50) celebrates a sack against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. The Utes won 49-26. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6, Pick No. 202 Overall

Pita Taumoepenu, OLB/DE Utah — D+

Pita Taumoepenu is a very raw prospect, who could develop into a pass-rush specialist off the edge. He only started one year at Utah and needs more time to develop his game.

He struggled in coverage for the Utes and has trouble making tackles in open space, which is a cause for concern.

The 49ers are thin at this position and could have used an earlier pick on it. But Taumoepenu has decent upside in getting to the quarterback.

Lets hope he develops sooner rather than later.