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What the 49ers’ 2017 NFL Draft would have looked like under Trent Baalke

By Logan Stanley

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 28: San Francisco 49ers General Manager Trent Baalke walks onto the field during pregame warm ups against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Don Feria/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 28: San Francisco 49ers General Manager Trent Baalke walks onto the field during pregame warm ups against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Don Feria/Getty Images) /
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Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) runs after a catch in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) runs after a catch in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6, No. 186: Tight End Bucky Hodges

Who and where they actually drafted: Defensive lineman D.J. Jones. No. 198 overall

For Baalke, it was all about offense in Round 6.

Out of 13 selections made in the sixth round by Baalke, 10 were on the offensive side of the ball. And even though Baalke has just handed current tight end Vance McDonald a lucrative contract extension, there is still depth needed at the position.

There’s no George Kittle or Logan Paulsen, meaning scarcity at tight end for the team. Baalke goes with Virginia Tech product Bucky Hodges. The 22-year-old Hodges will look to be the receiving option at tight end.

Hodges’ versatility is attractive to Baalke, who is a converted quarterback playing tight end.