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49ers 2019 NFL Draft: 5 players to target on day three

By Matt Stephenson

COLUMBIA, SC - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive back Mike Edwards #7 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates an interception against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImages)
COLUMBIA, SC - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive back Mike Edwards #7 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates an interception against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImages) /
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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) /

The 49ers managed to lock up guard Mike Person to a three-year, $9 million deal prior to the commencement of free agency. But while retaining Person is a good thing, there’s still room for some added depth at the position.

There has been talk the Niners may look to take a guard in the upcoming draft. Exactly where that is predicted is anyone’s guess. Some have said the early rounds, while others think it is more likely to happen towards the end of the draft.

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. He is predicted to be picked up in the later rounds.

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.