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San Francisco 49ers: Possible trade-up, trade-down targets for the NFL Draft

By Jeremy Wohlfart

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A detailed view of 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)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A detailed view of 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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Pick No. 16 to No. 20: Billy Price, Guard/Center, Ohio State

I’ve said it before, I’ve said it again and I have no doubt I’ll say it once more after the following sentence. Interior line is probably the biggest area of need.

There’s not a lot to say about this one. Billy Price is a tough blocker who played a lot of tough opposition at Ohio State and will fit easily as an upgrade for the 49ers at either center or guard. He isn’t as hyped as Nelson, but should be a safe and steady pick in the back half of the first round.

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Sony Michel #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs the ball away from Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Sony Michel #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs the ball away from Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

They could also consider

Here’s a question, what do the Niners do if Carlos Hyde leaves? Saquon Barkley would be an amazing addition but the Cleveland Browns could possibly take him at No. 1.

So what about if the Niners look at possibly the second best running back?

Georgia’s Sony Michel ran for 1,227 yards at 7.9 yards per carry and 16 touchdowns. While not the best receiving back in the class, Michel can still be the workhorse back for the Niners and a new toy for the offense to pair with Jimmy Garoppolo.