49ers NFL Draft needs: 2018 edge rusher big board

By Aaron Tan | Feb 6, 2018

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) /

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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 27: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns rolls out of the pocket looking for a receiver against the Missouri Tigers at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

No. 5: Marcell Frazier (Missouri)

Missouri’s Marcell Frazier might not be good at stopping the run, but he sure is good at getting to the quarterback — and that is exactly what the 49ers need.

Frazier has good size (6-foot-5 and 255 pounds) but admittedly, he doesn’t play up to it. He never sets the edge and often gets overpowered by the offensive linemen on rushing downs. However, on passing downs, he uses his hands very well to get to the quarterback. He also has a great motor, which he uses to his advantage to give 100 percent effort on every snap.

His tape versus Auburn may be a little bit lackluster, but remember that he isn’t getting much help from a weak Mizzou defensive line. Also, he is mocked to go in the late rounds, so Frazier could turn into a rotational pass rusher for the 49ers.