We're still about two months away from the NFL Draft, so it's still premature to guess who the Niners will take. But, it's not too premature to speculate about the top candidates...
At this point, I'd say the Niners are looking hard at four guys with the No. 11 pick...
Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville
Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida
Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
I think these are four quality selections. I'm not sure the Niners could go wrong with any of them...but Okoye is a bit of a risk given he's only 19 and could leave as a free agent before he hits his prime...
Jarrett's a very interesting choice. If Calvin Johnson wasn't in the draft, he'd probably be the first WR taken...and I have a feeling he'd go higher than he's going to go...
This guy might be the real deal...exactly what SF needs to have a juggernaut offense. But, he's a risk...we haven't had good luck with first round WR picks. Is it worth it to pass up a sure-fire defensive stud to pick Jarrett? That's where SF's personnel department comes into play...
Nelson and Moss both played for Florida's national championship team. Moss is 6'6. 255...he definitely has NFL size. And he has a great burst. But he only had two sacks all last year...and they both came in the Ohio St. blowout. Where was he the rest of the season? Moss scares me. I think I'd pass on him...especially in the 3-4. But, he has huge upside, so I doubt it would be a Reggie McGrew mistake...
Nelson had 6 INTs and a TD for Florida last year...and he's coming out early (he's only a junior). I think he should be the pick, but I can't remember the last time the Niners drafted a safety in one of the top three rounds, let alone the first round.
Lastly, I don't know how substantiated this is, but according to his website, Adalius Thomas and the Niners already have a tentative deal lined up....
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great blog! ive got ya bookmarked now.
i could see okoye playing both DE and DT in the 3-4....wouldnt he be awesome as a pass rushing dt on third and long...wow reminds me of the good ole days with byoung and stubs...
one: do you think alan branch will slip?
because he would have to be there as well....massive dt that we need...
two: what do you think about Ted Ginn?
I think if used well he could be a talent...kind of a mixed reggie Bush/Devin Hester/Troy Brown type role.
He'd be our kick and punt returner...and a good one.
a deep threat on offense until he gets comfortable with the offense.
and i could see the kid playing some nickel back.
his "heart" was at the cornerback position in college but he couldnt get on the field with the corners that ohio state already had...i think with his speed...dont know bout his hips....his best positions might be corner..what ya think?
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