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San Francisco 49ers: Final 7-round mock before the 2018 NFL Draft

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissoner Roger Goodell greets Aldon Smith, #7 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers, during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissoner Roger Goodell greets Aldon Smith, #7 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers, during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /
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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – OCTOBER 07: Isaac Yiadom #20 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – OCTOBER 07: Isaac Yiadom #20 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /

42. . Cornerback. Boston College. Isaac Yiadom. 170. player

Even though the 49ers just took a cornerback in Kameron Kelly, the lack of depth entering 2018 only mandates they look at additional options.

Similar to Kelly’s lanky frame, Boston College’s Isaac Yiadom (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) also fits the bill for a Robert Saleh-type defensive back. And despite his relatively underweight frame, Yiadom is a willing tackler and displays plenty of physicality.

As is the case with many prospects taken in the later rounds, Yiadom will need some time to develop and adjust to NFL-caliber routes.

But with the ceiling of being a quality backup at the position, taking Yiadom at No. 170 overall would be a wise investment for San Francisco.