49ers: Chris Wilson's 2018 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 for San Francisco

San Francisco 49ers: Mocking out all 7 rounds in the 2018 NFL Draft

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Thomas Davis of the Carolina Panthers looks on as Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 25: Bradley Chubb #9 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack reacts after a win against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. North Carolina State won 33-21. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

1. EDGE Bradley Chubb, NC State

Thanks to an early run on quarterbacks, premier edge rusher Bradley Chubb fell to the 49ers — as did guard Quentin Nelson from Notre Dame. Although both players would be instant upgrades for the Niners, the choice was simple, as Chubb plays a higher-value position.

Chubb fits in perfectly as a LEO pass-rusher in the 49ers’ defensive scheme. Chubb logged 10 sacks in 2017, on his way to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is awarded to the NCAA’s top defensive player.