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2019 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 3 draft prospects 49ers should watch

By Matt Stephenson

LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 03: Jordan Jones #34 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after a goal line stop in the fourth quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Field on November 3, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 34-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 03: Jordan Jones #34 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after a goal line stop in the fourth quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Field on November 3, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 34-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 03: Damien Harris #34 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a second half touchdown with Ross Pierschbacher #71 while playing the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 03: Damien Harris #34 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a second half touchdown with Ross Pierschbacher #71 while playing the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Guard Ross Pierschbacher

Ross Pierschbacher is a big guard, measuring in at 6-foot-4 and 309 pounds. Out of Alabama, he brings the size you want in a guard to deliver that valuable protection to your quarterback. He is capable of providing a solid run block, using his size to his advantage.

Per The Draft Network:

"Works hard to seal off lanes with good body positioning. When he times up his strikes, has the length and strength to lock up his opponent. Sets up quickly out of his stance, playing flat backed with a good base."

Pierschbacher’s limited athleticism, however, does come into play somewhat with his pass protection. While still proficient at providing pass protection, it is something he will need to improve on in the NFL.