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San Francisco 49ers: Full 2018 NFL Draft tracker, grades and analysis

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: Kyle Postma #3 of the Houston Cougars runs the ball against Jullian Taylor #94 of the Temple Owls in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 30, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Houston Cougars defeated the Temple Owls 20-13. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: Kyle Postma #3 of the Houston Cougars runs the ball against Jullian Taylor #94 of the Temple Owls in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 30, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Houston Cougars defeated the Temple Owls 20-13. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Round 7, Pick No. 223 Overall: Defensive Tackle Jullian Taylor, Temple

After spending a bit of draft capital on the secondary, the 49ers looked back at the defensive line to find pieces to reinforce the trenches.

Temple defensive tackle Jullian Taylor, 6-foot-5 and 280 pounds, isn’t much of a pass-rusher — a remaining San Francisco need — and registered just one sack during his collegiate career.

A one-year starter with the Owls, Taylor is more of a project and depth competition at the next level. He’s adequate enough against the run and could serve well enough as a 3- or 5-technique player in non-pass-rushing situations.

If he does move outside, his ability to set the edge will be key in determining if he can stick to the Niners roster.

Grade: C