NFL Draft, 2024

[redskinsfan1963]

They're not going to trade both of them. I rather doubt that they'll trade either of them. If they do move one, it'll likely be Deebo. If any trade happens, it'll happen very early in rd 2. By the middle of round 2, the window of getting any real 20224 value for them will have closed.

agree.samuel is hurt half the season anyway.

 

[Niner Outlaw]

 

[Brightboat]

Ridiculous first round pick by the 49ers. they don't have a place to play this guy and they had so many other areas of greater need.

Surprisingly I just saw something where CJ Stroud thinks the world of him and wanted him for the Texans. he was very upset when the Niners got him. Still I'm afraid to get my hopes up for a guy I never heard even mentioned once in the lead up to the draft by any team.

 

[Brightboat]

I would hazard to guess that are brain trust out smarted themselves. Thusly developing blinders.

And it takes them a while to admit it like with Lance. We could see he was awful from the start but Shanahna kept trying to force feed him the offense.

 

[Brightboat]

Completely disagree. There are two GLARING needs on this team given contract situations within the next year+, WR and CB. If they aren't getting rid of either Aiyuk or Deebo, they just made their WR corps stronger with a guy that can get open playing man, the one thing Deebo couldn't do in the Super Bowl. JJ is gone next season, probably to a contract paying him upwards of 10 mil. This gives offensive firepower now and in the future bc the plus to Pearsall was that he was the best route runner in this class.

O Line and Corner in my opinion and, to a lesser extent, linebacker now that we only have one who is starter quality who will open the season on the field.

 

[DurbanPoison2121]

To justify this pick, Pearsall will need to be a real contributor. No depth. Not the PR. A real WR. Considering how little we pass the ball, this is almost a redshirt year for the 4th WR.

Kyle hit it right with Aiyuk and Deebo. He missed with Pettis, Gray, and Hurd. We have to hope that this pick falls into the first group rather than the second. It's clear that Kyle has a type he's looking for, but it's worse than 50/50 for him being able to pick them out. Fingers crossed.


This year? C, RG, CB all have immediate needs. RT is what I'd call serviceable.

If there actually are 6 centers still in the draft that would put Brendel on the bench, then the FO is negligent if we don't end up with someone other than Brendel at center. We'll see...barring injury, I rather doubt it.

I take Powers-Johnson or Kool-Aid. Either one becomes an immediate contributor. Powers-Johnson starts at either center or RG. Kool-Aid could be our outside CB, allowing Demo to stay in the NCB role, eliminating the need to play Ambry Thomas at all.

Again, depth of draft at the position would have had me taking WR. However, JPJ and Kool-Aid would have been my back up picks for the reasons you stated. They HAVE to get a CB within the next couple picks. Both Mooney Ward and DMO are FA at the end of the season.

O Line and Corner in my opinion and, to a lesser extent, linebacker now that we only have one who is starter quality who will open the season on the field.

The Niners paid Campbell to man Greenlaw's spot in his absence and they got some young ones that haven't been given much time...plus they are in nickel most of the time anyways so I don't see LB being as big a need.

 

[Sandisfan]

In the 2nd round Niners pick

Renardo Green CB, FSU​

Height: 6-0, Weight: 186
Super steady. Plus athlete. Calm, cool, collected. Man-to-man skills are awesome. Mixes in some physicality. Instincts are there too. High-floor player who may not have the twitch to play inside. But can mirror well on the boundary. Speed can get stretched beyond the limit. (Chris Trapasso)
Funny thing from the more in depth report on CBS Sports draft table.... He can't be handsy because of short arm/wingspan and all I could see in my mind was a very athletic guy with Tyrannosaurus Rex Arms. LOL

In the 3rd Round

Dominick Puni IOL, KANSAS​

Height: 6-5, Weight: 320
Such a Kyle Shanahan pick. Has the athletic chops to potentially play all five positions at some point in his NFL career. Regularly squares up his assignment and gets into the frame of DLs quickly because of his plus burst off the ball. Played OT in college but probably best at OG as a pro. Has to add some strength to his game. Not a lunger. Good pass pro. (Chris Trapasso)

I'm not a draft in depth guy but there it is so far.

 

[Brightboat]

In the 2nd round Niners pick

Renardo Green CB, FSU​

Height: 6-0, Weight: 186
Super steady. Plus athlete. Calm, cool, collected. Man-to-man skills are awesome. Mixes in some physicality. Instincts are there too. High-floor player who may not have the twitch to play inside. But can mirror well on the boundary. Speed can get stretched beyond the limit. (Chris Trapasso)
Funny thing from the more in depth report on CBS Sports draft table.... He can't be handsy because of short arm/wingspan and all I could see in my mind was a very athletic guy with Tyrannosaurus Rex Arms. LOL

In the 3rd Round

Dominick Puni IOL, KANSAS​

Height: 6-5, Weight: 320
Such a Kyle Shanahan pick. Has the athletic chops to potentially play all five positions at some point in his NFL career. Regularly squares up his assignment and gets into the frame of DLs quickly because of his plus burst off the ball. Played OT in college but probably best at OG as a pro. Has to add some strength to his game. Not a lunger. Good pass pro. (Chris Trapasso)

I'm not a draft in depth guy but there it is so far.

I read that Puni didn't give up a sack last year in 343 pass blocking plays

 

[deep9er]

Ok, read a little bit and seems both Green and Puni could be our best picks at those spots. Green is clearly a press corner so guess we're moving a little bit away from zone? KC likely showed why this might be the thing to do now? If you trade up for a player, then no doubt they believe strongly in him, go Puni!


Still no OT nor C so KS is ok with the returning O-line. This seems like we're wasting a good opportunity to bring in a good OT prospect?

 

[redskinsfan1963]

Surprisingly I just saw something where CJ Stroud thinks the world of him and wanted him for the Texans. he was very upset when the Niners got him. Still I'm afraid to get my hopes up for a guy I never heard even mentioned once in the lead up to the draft by any team.

49ers have a long proven record of finding great talent.i would,nt worry at all about this wr.

 

[deep9er]

49ers have a long proven record of finding great talent.i would,nt worry at all about this wr.

In this offense i guess Pearsall will be fine, not saying he'll be a bust at all. But he just doesn't seem to be that "No. 1" receiver type? If you're going to be a 1st round pick that's what fans expect. Granted he's a late 1st rounder so he should get a little leeway, but still?

Weren't there other talented players still on the board? Orhororo, Newton, Kool Aid, JPJ, Lassiter? Who has a better chance of being a Pro Bowl level player the following (NEXT) season? One of these guys or Pearsall?

 

[deep9er]

The below is just one person's list but using this as a guide, looks like the top targets for our 4th rounders are Mohammed Kamara and Christian Jones. Maybe one of these TE's are instead and if so, go there. Ok ok, realistically these guys will be gone by the time we pick 20 (21?) players in.

I think this 4th round is still big where we can reasonably think our picks might one day be starters. Round 5 and later could be lucky but you don't typically count on starters from those rounds.




The 49ers enter Saturday with six-total picks in Rounds 4-7. Here's a list of the top remaining players available for Day 3, according to Daniel Jeremiah's list of top prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class.

Player	Position	School
Christian Jones	OT	Texas
Brandon Dorlus	DT	Oregon
Tanner McLachlan	TE	Arizona
Ja'Tavion Sanders	TE	Texas
Mohamed Kamara	EDGE	Colorado State
Kris Abrams-Draine	CB	Missouri
Cedric Gray	LB	North Carolina
Troy Franklin	WR	Oregon
Jaden Hicks	S	Washington State
Ray Davis	RB	Kentucky
Theo Johnson	TE	Penn State
Jared Wiley	TE	TCU

 

[Brightboat]

Ok, read a little bit and seems both Green and Puni could be our best picks at those spots. Green is clearly a press corner so guess we're moving a little bit away from zone? KC likely showed why this might be the thing to do now? If you trade up for a player, then no doubt they believe strongly in him, go Puni!


Still no OT nor C so KS is ok with the returning O-line. This seems like we're wasting a good opportunity to bring in a good OT prospect?

They got Puni from Kansas who did not give up a sack the entire year. Maybe he’s good

 

[Stlducks]

With the way Shany has drafted, I'm more confident the 3-5 round picks will be stars than our first two. I'm not a huge cfb guy so I have no idea who most of these players are outside of Oregon and Iowa guys but I trust our front office to make the right choices.

 

[deep9er]

Pittsburgh is addressing their O-line very well.

I was hoping for 2 out 3 first picks go to O-line, oh well.

 

[Sandisfan]

Nest three picks with CBS blurb

Malik Mustapha CB, WAKE​

Height: 5-11, Weight: 207
Smaller, squattier, major athlete at the safety spot. Wore a lot of hats and wore most of them well in college. Quicker than fast but plays with great balance in his backpedal which allows him to erupt out of it in a flash. Very willing and aggressive in run support. Tackling must improve and not super rangy. (Chris Trapasso)

Isaac Guerendo RB, LVILLE​

Height: 6-1, Weight: 225
Big RB with elite speed. Will run away from many NFL DBs when he's in the open field. Just not a lateral-quicks type. Ideal in Kyle Shanahan's offense but will have to receive quality blocking to succeed. (Chris Trapasso)

Jacob Cowing WR, ARIZ​

Height: 5-11, Weight: 175
Tiny, pesky wideout who plays bigger than his size after the catch and possesses the short-area quicks and moments of speed to separate at all three levels. Tiny catch radius. Occasionally will deploy a crazy cut without losing much speed. Physicality can overwhelm him. Fun new type in this SF offense. (Chris Trapasso) Tiny catch radius so another player with Tyrannosaurus Rex arms. LOL

 

[Sandisfan]

The last two picks in the 6th and 7th rounds.

Jarrett Kingston IOL, USC​

Height: 6-4, Weight: 305
Chippy, high-energy blocker without big-time length or size but carries out his duties with plenty of consistency. Can play any position up front. Good getting across the line of scrimmage on zone plays. Stays square to the line of scrimmage. Not a people-mover power wise. (Chris Trapasso)

Tatum Bethune LB, FSU​

Height: 6-1, Weight: 230
No-hesitation second-level LB with plus quickness. Will be small by even today's new size standards at the position. Some speed and ball skills flashed on film. (Chris Trapasso)

 

[deep9er]

When the 49ers first went on the clock at No. 31 overall, there already had been nine offensive linemen chosen in the draft. Clearly, the 49ers did not believe any starting-caliber tackles still were on the board. The rest of the league apparently agreed, as the next tackle was drafted 25 spots later when Miami selected Houston tackle Patrick Paul at No. 55 overall.

“We looked at numerous guys throughout the process,” 49ers general manager John Lynch said of offensive tackles. “I think when you're drafting 31st, it's oftentimes hard to find a tackle that you really love.

“And we like our tackles as they stand right now. We like our depth with Jaylon Moore being a really talented guy who can play the swing role.”

The 49ers’ starting tackles are 11-time Pro Bowler Trent Williams, protecting Brock Purdy’s back, and Colton McKivitz on the right side. Williams will be 36 when the season opens, while McKivitz will be 28 to begin his second season as the full-time starter.



Interesting, they even like Jaylon Moore?! But another issue is how long will TW play at a good level? Next draft will probably poor at OT so then what?

 

[redskinsfan1963]

news said there were 700 thousand folks there.long way from when rozelle announced the picks in a small room.

 

[Niner Outlaw]

An assortment of experts and their grades for the Niners's 2024 draft:

Danny Kelly, The Ringer: A-
San Francisco earned a "C-" grade in 2023, marking a significant improvement in this year's assessment.

"The 49ers had the disadvantage of picking near the back of the round for just about every pick they made, but it didn't seem to matter much," Kelly shared. "I like the haul the defending NFC champs brought away from this draft, a group that includes two playmaking receivers in Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing. Pearsall boasts high-end route-running skills, great hands, and tons of toughness both at the catch point and as a blocker. Cowing, meanwhile, is electric, both deep down the field and when running away from defenders after the catch. San Francisco added talent to their secondary with the selections of cornerback Renardo Green and safety Malik Mustapha as well, the latter of whom I believe should've gone off the board a full round earlier. Mustapha is a rangy, hard-hitting safety who could be a big-time tone-setter for an already excellent defense. Third-round offensive lineman Dominick Puni also brings the potential to start at guard early in his career."

Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus: B+
Pro Football Focus graded the 49ers' draft higher than last year's "C+" mark. Sikkema's analysis for each of San Francisco's eight selections is listed below.

Pearsall — The 49ers take Pearsall, a slot receiver from Florida who excelled during the pre-draft process. Pearsall was productive and reliable, and his measurables are up to NFL standards. He only dropped five passes since the beginning of 2020, which is tied for the fewest among Power Five receivers with at least 200 targets in that span. This pick could also add intrigue to trade rumors swirling around Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.

Green — Green, PFF's 89th-ranked player in the class, had a spectacular season at Florida State. He posted a 90.0 PFF coverage grade in 2023. The strange part about the fit with the 49ers is that they are generally a zone-heavy defense. They do run a high rate of press coverage, though, so they may have a plan in place for Green's role in their defense.

Puni — A powerful mauler in the run game, Puni started 27 games at left tackle over the past four seasons at Kansas but likely projects inside due to his desire to win in a phone booth as well as a lack of flexibility and inconsistent hand usage in his pass sets. He can help out at tackle in a pinch, offering the 49ers a nice depth piece with positional versatility in the third round.

Mustapha — Mustapha is coming off his best season in 2023, earning a 79.6 PFF grade. He was particularly impressive against the run, earning an 87.5 PFF run-defense grade, fifth among Power Five safeties.

Guerendo — Guerendo makes fast people look… not so fast. His 4.33-second 40-yard dash ranked first among running backs at the NFL scouting combine. He has the ability to make people miss once he reaches the second level of the defense. Guerendo is also a capable receiving threat out of the backfield, earning an 84.1 receiving grade in 2023.

Cowing — This is a strong fit for Cowing and his skill set. He's a very solid route runner and a lethal weapon in the red zone. He racked up nine receiving touchdowns in 2023, tied for second among FBS receivers, in large part due to his ability to win quickly. In the Shanahan-style offense, Cowing will not only be a tremendous threat in the passing game, but also a decoy defensive coordinators have to worry about in unique formations/motion concepts.

Kingston — Kingston was a solid pass blocker in college, at Washington State and then USC. He earned a 74.0-plus PFF pass-blocking grade in every season and allowed 17 quarterback pressures, including one sack, from 464 pass-blocking snaps this past season.

Bethune — Bethune flashes solid ability in coverage. He recorded two forced incompletions and an interception with the Seminoles in 2023. Bethune's 76.0 PFF grade ranked 50th at the position in 2023.

Nate Davis, USA Today: B
San Francisco earned a solid "B" grade from Davis, improving over last year's "C+" mark. While some viewed Pearsall as a reach at No. 31 overall, Davis was complimentary of the selection.

"First-round Florida WR Ricky Pearsall and second-round Florida State CB Renardo Green have the ability to contribute heavily to another Super Bowl push while also being foundational pieces beyond 2024 – especially if Pearsall has to eventually replace former Arizona State teammate Brandon Aiyuk's production," Davis wrote. "Third-round OL Dominick Puni (Kansas) might also crack the rotation this season but many of the players might struggle to make this roster – one reason the Niners spun two of their 10 picks into future drafts."

Chad Reuter, NFL.com: B
San Francisco earned a slightly higher grade than last year's "B-" mark. Reuter grades each day, awarding the 49ers a "B+" for Day 1, a "B-" for Day 2, and a "B" for Day 3.

"Pearsall's quickness and hands warranted first-round consideration, and the team needed a receiver with the potential trading away of Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk down the road," Reuter explained. "The 49ers could have also picked a cornerback or tackle at that spot. Green and Puni will contribute in areas of need, but trading up for Puni was a bit of a stretch. They did not re-sign Chase Young after sending a third to Washington at the deadline.

"Mustapha, picked with the selection gained from Dallas for quarterback Trey Lance, should see time on defense and special teams as a rookie. The 49ers hope to get more from Guerendo than recent running back picks Trey Sermon and Tyrion Davis-Price. Cowing is small but crafty, and Kingston's guard/tackle versatility makes him a valuable backup."

Matt Verderame, Sports Illustrated: B
Verderame graded the 49ers better than Gilberto Manzano of SI did in 2023 (C+) and praised the team's selection of Pearsall in the first round.

"Kyle Shanahan played wide receiver and evaluates the wide receiver class each year for the 49ers. He's had tremendous success at picking the position so far during his tenure as the team's coach, and Pearsall seems like a player who can also help San Francisco blend a little bit of McVay into the system by involving the versatile wideout into their blocking scheme intimately."

Mel Kiper, ESPN: B-
This was the most predictable grade of the bunch. For the fifth year in a row, the ESPN analyst awarded the 49ers a "B-" grade for their draft haul. Kiper noted that he would have liked to see the team bring in some competition for right tackle Colton McKivitz, whom he labels as a "below-average run-blocker." He also labeled the selection of Green as the "biggest reach of Round 2."

"That was their biggest need in Round 1, in my eyes," Kiper explained. "Lynch went a different direction, reaching a little bit for Ricky Pearsall (31), my 10th-ranked wide receiver. Pearsall has great hands and will be an asset in the run game as a blocker, but there were better players available at the end of Round 1.

"Then, San Francisco had the biggest reach of Round 2, selecting my No. 21 cornerback Renardo Green (64) about two rounds too high. That was a confusing one, as there were still some good corners on the board. I do like what Lynch & Co. did after that, though. Dominick Puni (86) has the potential to be a starting guard in time. Safety Malik Mustapha (124) is impressive in coverage and will be a dynamo on special teams. Running back Isaac Guerendo (129) ran a blazing 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the combine and averaged 6.1 yards per carry last season, though he only had one year of steady production. The 49ers traded Nos. 173 and 176 to get Gurerendo, so they must like him a lot.

"Snagging Puni keeps the 49ers' grade out of the C territory, though I do think Pearsall will be a good pro."

Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: C-
Iyer explained, "The 49ers had a rare curious draft under John Lynch for many reasons. They added two more wide receivers despite not trading Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel and making plans to extend Jauan Jennings. They also took some luxury again at running back behind Christian McCaffrey in the speedy Guerendo. Puni and Mustapha are easily the best picks, and they project for depth at first. As a Super Bowl hopeful, there's nothing here that put loaded San Francisco over the top in relation to top NFC rivals."