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2018 NFL Draft: 49ers options to replace NaVorro Bowman at inside linebacker

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 09: Linebacker Azeem Victor #36 of the Washington Huskies looks on prior to the game against the Montana Grizzlies at Husky Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 09: Linebacker Azeem Victor #36 of the Washington Huskies looks on prior to the game against the Montana Grizzlies at Husky Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

Senior — 6-foot-3, 222 pounds

Azeem Victor Defense & Fumbles Table
Tack Tack Tack Tack Tack Def Def Def Def Def Fumb Fumb
Year School Conf Class G Solo Ast Tot Loss Sk Int Yds Avg TD PD FR FF
*2014 Washington Pac-12 FR 4 4 1 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*2015 Washington Pac-12 SO 12 59 36 95 9.0 1.5 1 27 27.0 1 6 1 2
*2016 Washington Pac-12 JR 9 46 22 68 3.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 1 1
2017 Washington Pac-12 SR 5 14 5 19 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Career Washington 123 64 187 13.0 2.5 1 27 27.0 1 9 2 3

Provided by CFB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 10/13/2017.

Washington senior linebacker Azeem Victor is easily a mid-round prospect to watch for the remainder of 2018.

According to CBS Sports, Victor is the No. 95 overall prospect, slated to go somewhere towards the end of Round 3.

A three-year starter, Victor’s experience level should translate over well to the NFL level. With the First Pick’s John Dove broke down some of the positive traits Victor displays:

"Washington doesn’t hesitate to use Victor as a blitzing linebacker. He has solid snap awareness and the burst to get after the quarterback. Against the run, Victor possesses the speed to work around blocks and close on the ball carrier. He flashes the ability to make quick reads and fill the hole."

Dove does note Victor doesn’t always take the best angles, though, and often relies too much on his defensive line to converge on ball carriers. These are typically teachable traits, however, and the Niners could easily be inclined to target him with one of four picks between Rounds 2 and 3.