Mock Draft 2.0

The Trade: 

The Patriots and 49ers make a trade and Belichick gets his QB, it’s just not Jimmy. 

The 49ers are able to acquire additional 2nd and 3rd round picks to help bolster the roster with solid talent by just dropping a few spots back. With Trey Lance available at 12, half the league would be calling about a potential trade to acquire the Mahomes look-alike.



Reminder: this is a Mock trade and not representative of what I think will happen 

Azeez has quickly become one of my favorite prospects in this class. 

I went into this offseason understanding that Dee Ford likely won’t return based on the bloated contract + injury concerns. Yet, I still prioritize defensive pressures as arguably the most important metric for a successful defense. 

Azeez reminds me so much of Carolina Panthers DE Brian Burns, a former draft crush of mine. They both have elite speed off the edge combined with insane bend that allows them to turn the corner with ease. Ojulari arguably has the most skilled hands from any EDGE I have ever scouted. 

I am looking for a pure speed rusher and Azeez fits that need 1000%

Pick 44 - Syracuse - CB/S - Ifeatu Melifonwu

Some may recognize the name Melifonwu as Obi, Ifeatu’s brother is already on the roster. 

For context, Obi wasn’t one of my favorite prospects but his brother has proven to be one of my favorite DBs in this class. This was solidified at the Senior Bowl as I watched this massive human mirror smaller, faster WRs. 

Pick 47 -  Wisconsin-Whitewater - OL - Quinn Meinerz

Here is a man that needs no introduction if you follow TheSFNiners. 

Quinn was the first player I fell in love with at the Senior Bowl. I was immediately drawn to the “big gut energy” that Quinn brought to the field. That same energy was apparent all week in practice, and continued to show during the game on Saturday. He dominated power-5 defensive lineman as a DIII kid who didn’t play in 2020. 

He showed me everything I could ever want in a starting center/guard for a Kyle Shanahan’s zone scheme. Foot quickness, hands, power, technique, pass-set, toughness. You could use any positive trait when it comes to describing top-tier OL and Quinn likely embodies it. 

The hive is buzzin for Quinn Meinerz.

Pick 96 - Divine Deablo - LB/S - Divine Deablo 

I try to not repeat picks in mocks as Deablo made Mock 1.0 but after watching him all week at the Senior Bowl, I crushed on him even harder than I already was. 

My favorite thing watching Deablo was how the coaches had played him at SAM/WIll LB for the majority of the time and Deablo thrived. As a safety at VT, he was not known as a ball hawking safety, rather a downhill thumper so the transition to LB is a welcomed one. 

But he comes up into the box with all those coverage skills and could turn into another great 49ers LB. Drafting Melifonwu and Deablo also gives the defense insane flexibility having those two players on the field at the same time because they can play multiple positions.

Pick 102 - Oklahoma - CB - Tre Brown

I’ve seen Tre Brown taken all over the place in regards to mock drafts but I feel this is an appropriate spot for the former Sooner. 

This guy is the polar opposite of the other DB’s I took ahead of him. I feel he is a guy that has the tools to cover twitched WR’s in the NFL but I also feel he has plenty of room for growth. 

Pick 120 - Clemson - WR - Amari Rodgers 

I don’t think Amari goes this late but I couldn’t pass this up as he was still on the board.

Amari lit up the Senior Bowl and showed how dynamic of a WR he is. He is a guy who can play outside, slot, put him at RB if you want. He is just that kind of athlete. Surprisingly savage 50/50 ball winner with great routes and feel for seperating from coverage. 

This is another guy who you could label as a “Kyle Shanahan guy”. 

Pick 173 - Iowa - G/T - Alaric Jackson 

Theme of this mock, Senior Bowl standouts and here was another guy who impressed me with his traits. 

I was impressed how he worked in 1v1 drills and although he looked light in the pants, you could see the power. I also feel he has a frame that could add more weight which would make him even more dominant. 

Pick 181 - Houston - WR - Marquez Stevenson

With Deebo, Aiyuk, and Richie James seemingly being the only returning WRs we can currently count on (Jauan Jennings/Jalen Hurd often-injured). To feel comfortable going into the season, I need at least two additional WR’s on this roster to compete for serious snaps. 

Marquez Stevenson has some of the best speed in this class from the WR position. He also proved to me that he can be a legitimate WR and not just a “speed guy”. He was a guy I had my eye on going in and he solidified my thoughts on him.

Pick 198 - Notre Dame - G - Tommy Kraemer 

Tommy was a big time high school recruit who didn’t necessarily live up to his 5-star recruit status. 

He also doesn’t fit the “Typical” mold of a zone-guard from my standards but I like his ability in pass-pro. Not a very mobile guy, more lumbering and slow footed but a guy I could use in a pinch. I would want him to shed some weight and focus on his foot speed and think he could develop into a serviceable player.

Pick 228 - Kansas - RB - Pooka Williams

I like Pooka “shell” Williams. I am sure you don’t like my nickname for him but I think this kid has real potential to contribute in the NFL.

Trade - 49ers trade 238 to the Football Team for ‘22 6th round pick 

49ers come away with 10 rookies and decide to push this 7th round pick to 2022 by turning into a 6th round future.

Let us know what you think!!