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49ers’ 7-round mock 2019 NFL Draft with Josh Allen in Round 1

By Peter Panacy

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats get ready prior to the VRBO Citrus Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Camping World Stadium on January 1, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats get ready prior to the VRBO Citrus Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Camping World Stadium on January 1, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 25: Offensive lineman Dru Samia #75 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks after the field after being ejected during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated West Virginia 59-31. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 25: Offensive lineman Dru Samia #75 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks after the field after being ejected during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated West Virginia 59-31. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

It hasn’t gotten as much publicity as many of the 49ers’ other top NFL Draft needs, but the offensive line is something John Lynch needs to take a serious look at on day two or three.

From left to right, the Niners have left tackle Joe Staley, left guard Laken Tomlinson, center Weston Richburg, right guard Mike Person and second-year right tackle Mike McGlinchey penciled in as starters. Depth linemen include the seldom-used Erik Magnuson and Shon Coleman, and one can’t forget former first-round draftee, Joshua Garnett.

Simply put, there’s room for both upgrades and long-term depth options, especially with both Tomlinson and Richburg coming off 2018 knee injuries.

Northern California native, Oklahoma guard Dru Samia would be a safe depth option in Round 6, particularly considering NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein’s breakdown of his mobility and second-level blocking skills:

"Vocal leader who has cut his teeth with an Oklahoma offensive line that has dripped with aggression and attitude during his four years as a starter. Samia is a loose-limbed, athletic guard whose foot quickness and second-level agility make him much more attractive as a move guard rather than a base-blocking option."

Kyle Shanahan’s offense is predicated on the O-line being able to move in space and properly execute pulls, misdirections and bootlegs.

Samia is pretty good at doing such things.