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Why Javon Kinlaw is Extremely Important to the 49ers This Season
The 49ers use a Wide 9 defensive alignment, which moves the defensive ends extra far away from the ball before the snap to give them more space to rush the quarterback. This alignment leaves the two interior defensive tackles isolated and susceptible to double-team blocks during run plays, which means those defensive linemen must be immovable, otherwise the 49ers won't be able to stop runs between the tackles.
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San Francisco Draft Picks
Drake
Jackson
2
Rnd
29
Pk
EDGE
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 54
- School: USC
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 250
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Jackson's weight has fluctuated throughout his USC career, and he never fulfilled the expectations people had for him with the Trojans. But there's a lot of talent in that package that could thrive with the right guidance and usage. Perhaps he drops a few pounds and plays as a stand-up rusher, or he could try to bulk up and play more in the trenches. Jackson has traits to mold, but he's a wild card.
Tyrion
Davis-Price
3
Rnd
30
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 229
- School: LSU
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 223
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Interesting pick here, as the Niners went for a power runner to complement Elijah Mitchell ... but what does this mean for Trey Sermon? Davis-Price isn't really a receiver, and he's a one-note runner, but he has a value near the goal line, can handle the tough carries and will give up his welfare to pick up blitzes.
Danny
Gray
3
Rnd
42
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 104
- School: SMU
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 199
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Gray is highly athletic, with the speed to threaten safeties. He has come a long way from junior college and scouts believe he's one to watch with the right development. For now, his lack of durability and shaky hands could hurt him along the way. He has some volatility as a prospect.
Spencer
Burford
4
Rnd
29
Pk
OT
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 142
- School: UTSA
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 304
Samuel
Womack
5
Rnd
29
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Toledo
- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 189
Nick
Zakelj
6
Rnd
8
Pk
OT
Position
- School: Fordham
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 316
Kalia
Davis
6
Rnd
41
Pk
DT
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 181
- School: UCF
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 310
Tariq
Castro-Fields
6
Rnd
42
Pk
CB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 124
- School: Penn St.
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 197
Brock
Purdy
7
Rnd
41
Pk
QB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 255
- School: Iowa St.
NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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