Niner Noise
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Power ranking 49ers’ NFL draftees by potential immediate impact

By Jeremy Wohlfart

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 27: Justin Skule #58 of the Vanderbilt Commodores lead blocks on a running play during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Commodores defeated the Razorbacks 45-31. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 27: Justin Skule #58 of the Vanderbilt Commodores lead blocks on a running play during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Commodores defeated the Razorbacks 45-31. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Most people will probably think Vanderbilt offensive tackle Justin Skule should be last, but there are a few reasons to having him here ahead of Tim Harris.

Simply put, the offensive line depth is worse than the secondary for San Francisco. Especially at the tackle positions.

Skule has a chance to come in right away and compete to be a backup, either at left or right tackle. And if he impresses, there is a more-than-good chance that he survives final cuts.

Depending on exactly how many linemen survive these final cuts, Skule may be destined to be on the inactive lists on game day until an injury puts him on the active list.

But once he’s there, he could be a serviceable backup.

One thing is for sure, I like his chances to be on the roster more than Harris.