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San Francisco 49ers: Quick-take NFL Draft mock after free agency opening

By Peter Panacy

Commissioner Roger Goodell names a pick by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2016 NFL Draft (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
Commissioner Roger Goodell names a pick by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2016 NFL Draft (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Bo Scarbrough #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Bo Scarbrough #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Running Back. Alabama. Bo Scarbrough. 184. player. 42.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan has two running backs on his roster ideally fit for his outside-zone, pass-catching scheme — Matt Breida and Jerick McKinnon.

Alabama’s Bo Scarbrough doesn’t exactly fit the mold. He’s not a pass catcher, and he’s more of an in-between-the-tackles runner.

Yet that’s something that could be of use to Shanahan, especially on short-yardage situations. Scarbrough gives the Niners offense a different look.

EDGE. Central Michigan. Joe Ostman. 223. player. 42.

When you think you’ve landed enough pass-rushers, go get another.

That’s the case with Central Michigan EDGE Joe Ostman, who recorded a whopping 13 sacks his senior year.

He didn’t get an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine, but still has some worthy commendation heading towards the draft itself. And at 6-foot-3 and 255 pounds, Ostman has some value as a LEO-type situational pass-rusher.

player. 42. . Cornerback. Clemson. Ryan Carter. 240

The 49ers grabbed one cornerback earlier, Holton Hill, but the lack of depth at the position suggest’s they’ll add another.

At 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, Clemson’s Ryan Carter would be an adequate backup and developmental piece to play behind the Niners’ current nickel back, K’Waun Williams.

If Carter’s development continues nicely, Williams would become an excess piece in a few years when his current contract runs out.

Next: Ranking 49ers' top NFL Draft needs after opening of free agency

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