Good morning everyone and welcome to day 3 of the NFL draft. Let's take a look at who the 49ers were able to add on day 2:
Drake Jackson: edge rusher with speed and if he's able to add power to his game could end up being an elite pass rusher, grade A
Tyrion Davis-Price: tough running back that's primarily an inside the tackles runner who could help them on the goal line, grade D+
Danny Gray: speedy wide receiver that gives Lance a down the field weapon if he can improve his hands, grade B
The 49ers have a total of 6 selections to make today. 4th round, 5th round, (3) 6th rounders and a 7th round pick. Let's take a peek at what names the 49ers might have on their big board:
WR Makai Polk
OT Darian Kinnard
OT Vederian Lowe
IOL Jamaree Salyer
IOL Zach Tom
IOL Chris Paul
IOL Lecitus Smith
TE Cade Otton
DL Kalia Davis
DL Perrion Winfrey
DE Zachary Carter
S Tysen Anderson
S Markquese Bell
S Quentin Lake
CB Coby Bryant
CB Joshua Williams
Don't see a player you believe the 49ers could have interest in? Let us know in the comment section! Go Niners!
Good morning.
ReplyDeleteHere's the take on Drake from Brugler's Beast, Brugler almost nailed the draft position!
STRENGTHS: Loose-jointed, twitchy athlete ... varies his rush speeds to get blockers leaning, including a secondary burst to close ... fluid ankle flexion to run the hoop or burst off his plant foot ... his lateral steps are long and sudden to win inside after widening the tackle outside ... has long arms to extend into blockers and keep blockers from latching on ... anticipates quarterback set points and processes movement well ... comfortable spot-dropping and disrupting routes ... has outstanding play range, flashing the speed to chase down from the backside ... his effort level and compete skills are both assets to his game ... showed the willingness to add/shed weight and change positions based on the coaching schemes at USC.
WEAKNESSES: Played light on his junior tape ... needs to develop his play strength and add bulk to his arms and body ... can be controlled in the run game and lacks the power to easily disengage single or double blocks ... his hands aren’t heavy ... doesn’t have enough force behind his long arms, struggling to create push back or go through blocks ... relies more on speed angles than a complex rush arsenal ... doesn’t look comfortable countering with his hands once engaged ... his arc acceleration is better than his average first step ... often arrives too hot and must play under control to improve his finishing rate ... missed two games as a freshman because of a high-ankle sprain (October 2019) and battled through a lower leg injury (November 2021) over the final three games of his junior year.
SUMMARY: A three-year starter at USC, Jackson played the stand-up “B Backer” edge rush position in former defensive coordinator Todd Orlando’s hybrid 4-2-5 scheme. His most productive season came as a freshman at 275 pounds, but he shed 35 pounds during quarantine prior to the 2020 season, losing bad weight and transitioning to an outside linebacker role at 240 pounds in the new scheme (weighed 254 at the Combine). Although his initial step can be better, Jackson rushes with outstanding flexibility, length, and arc acceleration along with the instincts to capture the corner or fire back inside. He had average production for a player with his athletic tools, but he tends to be speed-reliant and needs to add more ammo and urgency into his hands. Overall, Jackson is a twitched-up speed rusher with the upside to be disruptive in the NFL if he can develop his play strength and hand/power moves without sacrificing athleticism. He has the upside of an impactful NFL starter but has work to do if he wants to reach that level.
GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 63 overall)
Appears to be a talented candidate to replace Ford. A season under Kocurek's supervision should make a big difference to his strength and technique.
DeleteYea, between the tutelage of Kocurek and the mentoring of Bosa, his chances for failure are remote compared to some of the others selected in front of him.
DeleteBucs take Cade Otton
ReplyDeleteTexans take Dameon Pierce
ReplyDeleteBrowns take Perrion Winfrey
ReplyDeleteSeahawks take Coby Bryant
ReplyDeleteRavens take Daniel Faalele
ReplyDeleteJets take Max Mitchell
ReplyDeleteGiants take Daniel Bellinger
ReplyDeleteCommanders take Percy Butler
ReplyDeleteGiants take Dane Belton
ReplyDeleteBroncos take Damarri Mathis
ReplyDeleteBroncos take Eyioma Uwazurike
ReplyDeleteJets take Michael Clemons
ReplyDeleteVikings take Akayleb Evans
ReplyDeleteRavens take Jalyn Amour-Davis
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding each pick, Razor. Helpful to those away from the TV. Maybe add the pick # too?
DeleteOk
DeleteList of Niners picks today:
ReplyDeleteRound 4, Pick 134
Round 5, Pick 172
Round 6, Pick 187 (via Denver)
Round 6, Pick 220 (compensatory)
Round 6, Pick 221 (compensatory)
Round 7, Pick 262 (compensatory)
You think we're using all those 6th round picks?
Deletenope. I expect some action from Trader John soon by the fifth.
DeletePanthers trade up for Brandon Smith
ReplyDeletePatriots take Jack Jones
ReplyDeleteRaiders take Zamir White
ReplyDeleteChargers take Isaiah Spiller
ReplyDeleteBrowns take Cade York
ReplyDelete125 Dolphins take Eric Ezukanma
ReplyDelete126 Raiders take Neil Farrell Jr
ReplyDelete127 Patriots take Pierre Strong Jr
ReplyDelete128 Ravens take Charlie Kolar
ReplyDeleteBased on who the 9ers have drafted so far, it appears they are......
ReplyDeleteA) satisfied with Brunskill at RG, McKivitz at LG and believe Mack will be back for the 2022 season.
B) KS will not utilize the outside zone running game as much as he has in the past, although he could still draft another late round RB that fills that need.
A: ...or the IL BPAs weren't that good at the positions they were picking.
DeleteB: ...also get decent pass blocking RBs (and catching out of backfield) in obvious passing downs...
Mood: "or the IL BPAs weren't that good at the positions they were picking."
Delete* Yes, that could be, but also possible the 9er selections were to give Lance a deep threat and relieve Deebo of RB Duties.
* Glad they drafted OL Buford, who gives them depth and can play bot OT and G
129 Cowboys take Jake Ferguson
ReplyDeleteRun on TEs?
ReplyDeleteKickers too, lol
DeleteGood teams sometimes take kickers and punters in 4th round probably because others on the board in that round wouldn't make the team...
Delete130 Ravens take Jordan Stout
ReplyDelete131 Titans take Hassan Haskins
ReplyDelete132 Packers take Romeo Doubs
ReplyDelete133 Bucs take Jake Carmada
ReplyDeleteHere we go....
ReplyDeleteFrom Brugler:
ReplyDelete"A four-year starter at UTSA, Burford played primarily left tackle in offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr.’s multiple run scheme. The San Antonio native was the highest-ranked recruit in school history and started 43 games between left guard, left tackle and right tackle over the last four years. Burford is a good-sized athlete with the nimble quickness to cover up edge speed and active hands to battle through the whistle. He does a nice job with his pass-set depth but is guilty of over-setting and needs to stay on schedule to mask some of his deficiencies, especially in the run game. Overall, Burford must continue to bolster his play strength and hone his technique, especially in the run game, but he is an agile-footed blocker with the body twitch and play personality worth developing. He projects as an NFL backup as a rookie, but the skills are there for him to earn a starting tackle job in year two or three."
Versatility is the theme upfront.
DeleteYup he played all positions except center
DeleteThe 49ers are now on the clock with pick #134 and select Spencer Burford, IOL, UTSA
ReplyDelete135 Chiefs take Joshua Williams
ReplyDelete136 Bengals take Cordell Volson
ReplyDelete137 Patriots take Bailey Zappe
ReplyDeleteBurford looked good.... like the versatility.
ReplyDeleteWhile the Price pick was a ?, I liked the highlights I saw- reminded me a bit of Gore as he only had a very slight hesitation and was able to find/hit the hole... hopefully can churn 4-yd gains and move the chains, seeing as he doesn't appear to really have the breakaway speed- from what I saw of the two rb's who followed in the draft recently, I like Price more. My $.02
Has anyone heard anything on Verrett lately?
“I love delivering the blow,” Davis-Price said. “I don’t like getting tackled, I know it happens, but I hate getting tackled. I love bringing the contact to them so that they don’t want to tackle you. In the first, second quarter they might take it a little bit, but eventually, they don’t want any more of it.
DeleteMitchell tenderizes in the first half of the game while Davis-Price pulverizes in the second half?
Delete138 Steelers take Calvin Austin III
ReplyDelete139 Ravens take Isaiah Likely
ReplyDelete140 Packers take Zach Tom
ReplyDelete141 Ravens take Damarion Williams
ReplyDelete142 Rams take Decobie Durant
ReplyDelete143 Titans take Chigoziem Okonkwo
ReplyDelete**5th Round**
ReplyDelete144 Commanders take Sam Howell
ReplyDelete145 Chiefs move up for Darian Kinnard
ReplyDelete146 Giants take Micah McFadden
ReplyDelete147 Giants take DJ Davidson
ReplyDelete148 Bills take Khalil Shakir
ReplyDelete149 Commanders take Cole Turner
ReplyDelete150 Texans move up for Thomas Booker
ReplyDelete151 Falcons take Tyler Allegeier
ReplyDelete152 Broncos take Delarrin Turner-Yell
ReplyDelete153 Seahawks take Tariq Woolen
ReplyDelete154 Baalke moves up for the Jaguars and takes Snoop Conner
ReplyDelete155 Cowboys take Matt Waletzko
ReplyDelete156 Browns take Jerome Ford
ReplyDelete157 Bucs take Zyon McCollum
ReplyDelete158 Seahawks take Tyreke Smith
ReplyDelete159 Colts take Eric Johnson
ReplyDelete160 Chargers take Otito Ogbonnia
ReplyDelete161 Saints take DeMarco Jackson
ReplyDelete162 Broncos take Montrell Washington
ReplyDelete163 Titans take Kyle Philips
ReplyDelete164 Rams move up for Kyren Williams
ReplyDelete165 Vikings take Esezi Otomewo
ReplyDelete166 Bengals take Tycen Anderson
ReplyDelete167 Cowboys take DaRon Bland
ReplyDelete168 Bears take Braxton Jones
ReplyDelete169 Vikings take Ty Chandler
ReplyDeleteHere we go, the legendary Niner 5th round pick.....
ReplyDeleteWomack, not Bobby :)
DeleteThere's the K'Waun Williams replacement. Let's hope he can cover Kupp.
DeleteYup, Dane's take:
Delete"SUMMARY: Samuel Womack III earned first team all-city, all-metro and all-state as a senior at East English Village Prep, eclipsing 1,000 receiving yards on offense and
recording 11 interceptions on defense. He also played basketball, and his focus on AAU tournaments instead of recruiting camps contributed to him not receiving any
Division I offers out of high school. He walked on at Toledo and led the MAC in passes defended three consecutive seasons, finishing with a school-record 45 passes
defended. Even though he received a scholarship in 2018, Womack still competes with that underdog mentality and shows the innate ability to judge the catch point.
He is a composed athlete with oily hips and quick acceleration to attach himself to routes. He has the toughness for the run game, but his consistency can improve.
Overall, Womack will be overlooked due to his size, but his competitive nature, body control and on-ball production belong in the NFL, ideally suited in the nickel."
What round did he have him in?
DeleteUDFA
Delete172 Cool Hand Lynch takes Samuel Womack, CB Toledo
ReplyDeletePRO DAY #s:
Delete5090 (ht) 189 (wt) 31 7/8 (arm) 8 1/4 (hand) 74 3/4 (wing) 4.39 (40 yd) 2.48 (20 yd) 1.54 (10 yd) 36' (VJ) 9’10”(BJ) 4.18 (SS) 6.87 (3C)
173 Giants take McKethan
ReplyDelete174 Bears take Dominque Robinson
ReplyDelete175 Raiders take Matthew Butler
ReplyDelete176 Cowboys take Damone Clark
ReplyDelete177 Lions take James Mitchell
ReplyDelete178 Cowboys take John Ridgeway
ReplyDeleteInteresting that Lynch did not move around the board even as the fifth round approaches the end. Guess it says that this Day 3 draft did not have have many players that got them excited.
ReplyDeleteHe's just let the draft come to him and taking the best player on his board.
DeleteI think much like day 2, the 49ers see this draft as having a lot of depth so sitting and waiting for whoever falls is a fine strategy.
DeleteI'm sorry, but just because this draft has depth doesn't seem like a reason for Lynch not to be aggressive in targeting specific players. My problem is that, rather than being the team that leapfrogs another team with similar needs, the opposite seems to have happened to the 49ers on more than one occasion this draft. I'll say this again - I like a lot of the players that they have drafted, I just feel like the 49ers could have landed better players, and more quality, rather than quantity, which to me makes much more sense considering the team already has more than 70 players under contract.
DeleteOf course, moving around the draft board in order to target specific players requires the 49ers to be aggressive and proactive, and if this offseason has told us anything so far, it's that for whatever reason, the 49ers aren't in an aggressive, proactive mood in 2022.
If you have a bunch of guys all rated about the same, no reason to trade up to grab one.
DeleteThis might shock you, but maybe, just maybe, the team doesn't feel the "needs" you see are as urgent as you do.
As I said multiple times before the draft, this is a team that is set up to focus on adding guys for future seasons, not immediate returns.
No two players are exactly the same. And while I will always lean BPA over need, the best draft picks are the picks that hit the sweet spot on a Venn Diagram where "BPA" and "need" intersect, and that rarely happens when a team simply stands pat in every single round, which is why the teams that tend to draft best, are also the teams that are proactive, and aren't afraid to both move up, and move down, when it's appropriate. Sitting pat with every pick leaves your self vulnerable to having other teams jump ahead of you, and taking the better players, on average. How hard is it to create a draft board and then just sit pat, and pick whatever the highest rated player that falls to you at each pick? I could do that for the 49ers from my couch for free, and don't exactly have many contact phone numbers around the NFL.
DeleteTalk about minimal effort, my gosh. Bad teams sit pat and use every single pick at their disposal, not good teams! Unacceptable effort by the 49ers FO, IMO!
DeleteDoes John Lynch even have a phone in the Niners' war room? I don't believe for a second that the 49ers got lucky enough to have the highest rated players on their board fall to them at every single pick.
Delete179 Packers take Kingsley Enagbare
ReplyDelete**6th Round**
ReplyDelete180 Bills take Matt Araiza
So what did I miss? 😂 It's funny, last night I spent some time looking at OL left available and Burford was one of the guys that jumped put as a 49ers pick - they love taking OL in day 3 that have a lot of starting experience across multiple spots and have the foot quickness for zone schemes. Plus... nasty.
ReplyDeleteWomack I have to admit I knew nothing about. But reading up on him now I can see why they like him. Good athleticism and nose for the ball.
You missed the run on kickers in the 4th round, lol.
DeleteNawww, so many disappointed fan bases.
Delete181 Eagles move up for Kyron Johnson
ReplyDelete182 Giants take Darrian Beavers
ReplyDelete183 Patriots take Kevin Harris
ReplyDeleteA'right, time for the last Niner pick in the top 200. Do we finally get a safety :) ?
ReplyDeleteMarquise Bell?
DeleteNope, it's Zak the Mean, Nasty Guard
DeleteAssault and battery on the field
Delete186 Bears take Zachary Thomas
ReplyDelete187 Cool Hand Lynch selects Nick Zakelj
ReplyDeleteLol! Zakelj... may as well just repost what I said about Burford! Love it. Nasty.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I loved about Jeremy Newberry
Delete188 Lions take Malcom Rodriguez
ReplyDelete189 Panthers take Amare Barno
ReplyDelete190 Falcons take Justin Shaffer
ReplyDeleteFrom The Beast:
ReplyDeleteSUMMARY: A five-year starter at Fordham, Zakelj was a mainstay at left tackle in offensive coordinator Kevin Decker’s zone-based scheme. With minimal offensive line experience before college, he developed into one of the better blockers at the FCS level, becoming just the 24th player in Patriot League history to earn AllConference honors four different seasons. Zakelj grabbed the attention of NFL teams after his dominant performance vs. Nebraska in the 2021 season opener, although the rest of his senior year tape was very up and down. While he plays with quickness, he struggles to ride the bull and stay connected because of his leaning and inability to keep blocks centered post-contact. Overall, Zakelj moves well and competes with excellent awareness and finish, but he must become more consistent fundamentally to match up vs. NFL competition. He is a college tackle who will move inside to guard in the NFL.
GRADE: 6th-7th Round
Has the attitude and athleticism. Needs ro be coached up.
Delete191 Vikings take Jalen Nailor, one of Scooter's draftable wr's
ReplyDelete192 Colts take A. Ogletree
ReplyDelete193 Cowboys take Devin Harper
ReplyDelete194 Saints take Jordan Jackson
ReplyDelete195 Chargers take Jamaree Salyer
ReplyDelete196 Ravens take Tyler Badie
ReplyDelete197 Baalke and his Jaguars take Gregory Junior
ReplyDelete198 Eagles take Grant Calcaterra
ReplyDelete199 Panthers take Cade Mays
ReplyDelete200 Patriots take Sam Roberts
ReplyDelete201 Cardinals take Keaontay Ingram
ReplyDelete203 Bear take Trestan Ebner
ReplyDelete204 Titans take Theo Jackson
ReplyDelete205 Texans take Austin Deculus
ReplyDelete206 Broncos take Matt Henningsen
ReplyDelete207 Bears take Doug Kramer
ReplyDelete208 Steelers take Conner Heyward
ReplyDelete209 Bills take Luke Tenuta
ReplyDelete210 Patriots take Chasen Hines
ReplyDelete211 Rams take Quentin Lake
ReplyDelete212 Rams take Derion Kendrick
ReplyDelete213 Falcons take John Fitzpatrick
ReplyDelete214 Chargers take Ja'Sir Taylor
ReplyDelete215 Cardinals take Lecitus Smith
ReplyDelete216 Colts take Curtis Brooks
ReplyDelete217 Lions take James Houston
ReplyDelete218 Bucs take Ko Kieft
ReplyDelete219 Titans take Chance Campbell
ReplyDelete220 Cool Hand Lynch selects Kalia Davis
ReplyDeleteLove this pick here at the bottom of the 6th round. Kocurek can work with this dude.
DeleteDane:
Delete"SUMMARY: A two-year starter at UCF, Davis was a three-technique in defensive coordinator Travis Williams’ front, lining up inside, outside and over the guard. A 235-pound linebacker as a senior in high school, he transitioned to the defensive line in 2019, missed the 2020 season because of COVID and was in the midst of a breakout senior year before his ACL injury. Davis bursts upfield with his low center of gravity and football GPS to either find cracks at the line of scrimmage or create them. However, he tends to rely on his first step and effort as a rusher rather than a coordinated plan of attack, which also hurts his finishing ability. Overall, Davis’ tape has more flash than consistency (only five games played the last two seasons), but he fires out of his stance with twitch and range to create backfield disruption vs. the run and as a pass rusher. He is a developmental three-technique prospect.
GRADE: 4th-5th Round"
Any thought why he fell this far?
Razor,
Deletethe above comment was from me.
You gotta think some of these guys like Castro-Fields, Davis and Enagbare fell either due to medical red flags we aren't privy to or maybe a bad interview or something we're just unaware of.
DeleteNFL Analyst by Lance Zierlein
DeleteOne-gapping three-technique with terrific snap quickness that creates early advantages with the potential to become full-scale disruptions. Davis is a former linebacker with above-average bend, foot quickness and athleticism to create mismatches for lumbering guards. He needs more schooling and refinement as both a run defender and pass rusher to become capable of competing against the spectrum of talent he will see on the next level. He hasn't played much football over the last two seasons, but his explosive flashes could foreshadow a bright upside as a disruptive, upfield talent.
I believe UCF DT Kalia Davis was recovering from a knee injury at the combine, and caused him to drop on NGF teams draft boards...
Delete**NFL**
Delete222 Cool Hand Lynch takes Tariq Castro-Fields
ReplyDelete221*
DeleteThose are some quality 6th round picks.
ReplyDeleteA pity they didn't trade those picks to move up for a guy earlier. Fools.
DeleteHaha, I think Zierlein had a 4th round grade on Castro-Fields
DeleteDane:
Delete"SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Penn State, Castro-Fields played right cornerback in former defensive coordinator Brent Pry’s zone-heavy scheme. He created buzz among NFL scouts after his breakout 2019 season, but his play appeared to plateau the last two seasons as he struggled to turn the flashes into consistency. CastroFields has an intriguing blend of size and speed, and his tape shows an aggressive player with the necessary toughness for the next level. However, he gives up separation because of his marginal feel in coverage and tight transitions and will attract flags with his unbalanced foundation. Overall, Castro-Fields is a competitive press corner with projectable speed and athleticism, but he struggles to play under control against the pass and the run. He projects as a toolsy backup with the volatile talent to push for a starting job or fall off the depth chart if his consistency doesn’t improve.
GRADE: 4th Round"
222 Baalke's Jaguars take Montaric Brown
ReplyDelete223 Browns take Isaiah Thomas
ReplyDeleteI really like the 49ers 1st pick - DE Drake Jackson. I'm giving that pick an A GRADE. But after that pick, I am not giving the 49ers anything higher than a B GRADE, and in most cases less than a B GRADE! For instance, I like RB Tyrion Davis-Price, but NOT at #93, that's kind of crazy to me. That feels like a Kyle pick, and because they passed on S Nick Cross there, and RB Rachaad White was available only a couple slots ahead of them, I simply can't give the Davis-Price anything better than a C+, especially considering how much success the 49ers have had finding quality RB's later in the process.
ReplyDelete224 Dolphins take Cameron Goode
ReplyDelete225 Steelers take Mark Robinson
ReplyDelete226 Bears take J'Atyre Carter
ReplyDelete227 Vikings take Nick Muse
ReplyDelete228 Packers take Tariq Carpenter
ReplyDelete229 Seahawks take Bo Melton
ReplyDelete230 Commanders take Chris Paul
ReplyDelete231 Bills take Baylon Spector
ReplyDelete232 Broncos take Falon Hicks
ReplyDelete**Round 7**
ReplyDelete233 Seahawks take Dareke Young
ReplyDelete234 Packers take Jonathan Ford
ReplyDeleteCB Tariq Castro-Field @ #221, I like this pick a lot this far down in the draft. GRADE A-
ReplyDeleteDL Kalia Davis @220, I hate this pick. A DT with major injury history, for a team that has absolutely ZERO need for a run stuffing interior DT with an extensive injury history. GRADE F
Let me revise the above analysis. I don't hate the Kalia Davis pick, I just don't particularly like it. While this kid is more than just a run stuffer, he's a bit of a tweener, and this kid has missed a ton of time, and the 49ers haven't had any luck drafting interior DL coming off of ACL injuries. I get that players selected this late are guys you take a flyer on, and hope you can develop, but this pick seems incredibly redundant, and like I said, the 49ers have had a lot of bad luck with these kinds of guys coming off of injury, and this kid has ZERO chance of helping this team in 2022, coming off an ACL, with guys like Hurst, Ridgeway, and Givens?
DeleteRevised grade for DT/DL Kalia Davis is a C- GRADE
235 Rams take Daniel Hardy
ReplyDeleteWith the last pick in the draft, #262 the 49ers select Mr. Irrelevant, Brock Purdy
ReplyDeleteThere's the 3rd QB, following the inevitable trade/ cut of JG.
DeleteThanks again for hosting, razor. Another draft in the book!
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