2022 Edition NFL Mock Draft/San Francisco 49ers

 

The 49ers have a total of 9 draft picks but not a one in the first round.

#15 **ALERT** Philadelphia has traded for Deebo Samuel sending pick #18 as well. With pick #15 the 49ers select:

Drake London 6'4" 219 lbs., USC 33" arms, 9 3/8" hands, Elite high pointer that thrives above the rim. Supreme ball instincts when tracking it in the air. Creates space along the boundary for bucket catches. Reminds me of Mike Evans. Has the frame to get bigger and stronger with room to grow into a more diverse route runner. Should be a great downfield target to pair with Aiyuk for the young phenom, Trey Lance. Curiously enough, the 49ers had a representative at his Pro Day even though he's projected in the top 15. 

Keely Eure

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NFL teams in attendance for Drake London’s Pro Day: 49ers, Cardinals, Panthers, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Commanders, Eagles, Jets, Lions, Texans, and Titans

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With pick #18 the 49ers select:

Tyler Linderbaum 6'2" 296 lbs., Iowa 31 7/8" arms, 10" hands, Looking for the next Alex Mack? Durable (35 consecutive starts) Rimington Award winning center that's about as good as it gets in the ZBS running game. Consistency in pass pro is where his focus should be due to length limitations, especially if his initial punch doesn't hit home. He's got powerful hands to latch, grab, drive and finish with a junk yard dog mentality until the whistle. Doesn't have position versatility and sprained his foot in January. 1st round grade.

With pick #61 the 49ers select:

Bryan Cook 6'1" 206 lbs., Cincinnati 31 7/8" arms, 8 1/2" hands, After a run on safeties and edge rushers this kid is a nice consolation prize. I'd expect him to win a starting role at either SS or NB. Has the alpha gene that's been sorely missing in the secondary. Impact plays, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 INT's and 9 pass deflections in 2021. I think he's the perfect fit for Ryans' system as that back end chameleon. Late 2nd/early 3rd round grade.

**TRADE** 49ers trade #93+#220 with the Raiders for #86

With pick #86 the 49ers select:

Deangelo Malone 6'3" 243 lbs., Western Kentucky 33 3/8" arms, 10 1/8" hands, 4.45 Forty, 1.60 Ten Yard Split, 35 1/2" Vertical, 9'11" Broad Jump, 4.36 Short Shuttle, 7.06 Three Cone, 23 Bench Press, Speed rusher who owns two CUSA Defensive POY awards, WKU's sack record with 34, and finished the season with 17.5 TFL, 9 sacks, 94 tackles, 4 PBU's and 4 FF's; all in 14 starts. He's a situational pass rusher in 2022 until he gets stronger in the running game. 3rd round grade.

**TRADE** 49ers trade #103+#221 with the Broncos for #96

With pick #96 the 49ers select:

Joshua Williams 6'3" 195 lbs., Fayetteville 33" arms, 10" hands, 4.51 Forty, 37" Vertical, 10'4" Broad Jump, 6.95 Three Cone, 11 Bench Press, Intriguing short year project similar to how Thomas ascended beginning mid-season. Has the NFL foundational traits to be successful in any type of coverage. There will be an adjustment period but we have the depth to allow for it. 3rd round grade.

With pick #134 the 49ers select:

Khalia Davis 6'1" 302 lbs., UCF 33 3/4" arms, 9 5/8" hands, We lost Jones but Davis is a similar prospect that needs technical refinement and a year of NFL nutritional programs. His first step is ultra quick with the ability to redirect and burst towards the ball carrier. I think Kocurek could develop him into a versatile, consistent force of disruption by next year, and would fit his system like a glove. Round 4 or 5 grade. 

With pick #172 the 49ers select:

Velus Jones Jr., 6' 204 lbs., Tennessee 30 7/8" arms, 9 3/4" hands, 4.31 Forty, Special teams magician and earned SEC Special Teams Player Of The Year 2021. YAC specialist whose strengths in the passing game are limited to screens, sweeps and other catch and go routes as of right now. 5th or 6th round grade.

With pick #187 the 49ers select:

Ty Chandler 5'11" 204 lbs., North Carolina 32 1/8" arms, 9" hands, 4.38 Forty, Multi-dimensional soft handed back that has an extra burst through 2nd and 3rd level holes. One fumble in two years. Has kick return ability and experience. Not the most elusive or creative but he's got speed and good contact balance. 6th round grade. 

With pick #262 the 49ers select Mr. Irrelevant: 

Carson Wells 6'2" 241 lbs., Colorado 32 5/8" arms, 9 1/2" hands, 4.59 Forty, Has some talent. If he ever is able to tie together his upper body timing with his first step quickness, he'll be catching blockers in compromising situations. Until then, he's just Mr. Irrelevant and has a 7th round grade. I thought about going with Jed's 4th cousin twice removed, Cade York, K, LSU but I didn't want to tarnish Robbie's Gould.