NEWSLETTER
The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we’re putting together a San Francisco 49ers 7-Round Mock Draft today.
San Francisco 49ers 7-Round Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 31: C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
Powers-Johnson is a former Oregon standout with immense power at the center position. He has smooth footwork, a balanced base, a strong punch, excellent upper-body torque, and is very aware. He blocks two guys at once, sets a heavy anchor, and rarely gets pushed back. In the run game, he’s tough, physical, and regularly knocks opponents back. However, he sometimes lunges, leans, pops up too upright, and misses his target. He’s a one-year starter with relatively few games played.
Round 2, Pick 63: CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon
Khyree Jackson, a standout at Fort Scott Community College and later at Alabama and Oregon, brings an impressive skill set to the NFL. Excelling mainly as an outside cover corner, he’s known for his size, athleticism, and versatility in coverage styles. Jackson shines in press-man coverage, using his length to disrupt routes and excel at the catch point. However, his aggressive style sometimes leads to penalties. While he’s generally effective against most receivers, quicker opponents can challenge him. Jackson demonstrates solid instincts in zone coverage and has impressive ball skills, as shown by his interceptions at Oregon. While he’s a capable run defender, his strength for shedding blocks is a point of improvement. Overall, Jackson’s combination of length and athleticism suggests he has the potential to become a reliable NFL starter, particularly on the boundary, where he can leverage his physical advantages.
Round 3, Pick 94: S Kamren Kinchens, Miami
Kamren Kinchens, a talented safety from South Florida, made a swift impact at Miami, becoming a full-time starter as a freshman. He boasts versatility in coverage and run defense, solid route recognition, and ball skills. However, he occasionally struggles with eye discipline and tackle security. Despite this, his quick reads and ability to shed blocks make him a promising prospect for the NFL draft, with potential for immediate impact pending improvement in tackling consistency.
Round 4, Pick 124: G Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
Beebe is a versatile player from Kansas State. He has played left guard, left tackle, and right tackle in 48 starts. He has a strong build and impressive football IQ, and he has a deep understanding of the fundamentals. However, he lacks athleticism and explosiveness, making it difficult for him to convert speed into power and recover against quick pass rushers.
Round 4, Pick 132: T Christian Jones, Texas
Christian Jones, an experienced offensive tackle with over 40 starts at Texas, showcases excellent arm length and a physical style of play beneficial in both run blocking and pass protection. He demonstrates a quick first step in the run game, generating movement and effectively finishing blocks. Additionally, he displays athleticism to engage with second-level defenders.
In pass protection, Jones utilizes his arm length to maintain inside leverage on rushers, guiding them past the quarterback. However, his main concern lies in his high pad level, affecting his balance and power, leading to vulnerability against shedding defenders and power rushers. Improvement in technique and pad level could elevate his potential to become an NFL starter with proper coaching.
Round 4, Pick 135: EDGE Mohamed Kamara, Colorado State
Mohamed Kamara, a standout at Colorado State, boasts an impressive career with 32 sacks, with his peak in 2023 recording 14 sacks. He exhibits a quick first step off the ball, consistently pressuring offensive tackles with his edge rush. Kamara employs various pass-rush moves like double-hand swipes and bull rushes, showcasing maximum effort and counters when needed. In the run game, he displays edge-setting ability and powerful punches. However, Kamara tends to be over-aggressive, leading to balance issues and missed tackles. While he shows potential, he needs to improve his stack technique and fluidity in pass rush transitions. Overall, Kamara is viewed as a rotational pass-rusher with starter potential, given his athleticism and hand usage.
Round 5, Pick 176: WR Luke McCaffrey, Rice
As a developmental project, Luke McCaffrey has plenty of ceiling and a path to becoming a solid slot wide receiver in the NFL. Last season, he caught 71 passes for 992 yards and 13 touchdowns. He’s a big slot target (6-2, 198 pounds) who ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the combine earlier this month. He catches with soft hands, great focus, and extreme toughness. He can accelerate to top speed quickly, rarely has a focus drop, and made some incredible one-handed catches for Rice in 2023.
Round 6, Pick 211: WR Joshua Cephus, UTSA
A versatile player from Spring, Texas, he excelled as both a quarterback and wide receiver in high school. In UTSA’s offense, he’s utilized across the field and often in motion. While he has good height, his weight is below average, with adequate athleticism. He’s adept at manipulating defenders at the line of scrimmage and excels in running double moves and In/Out patterns. He demonstrates solid route-running technique and catches the ball well, with good body control. However, his agility in space is below average. He also contributes effectively as a blocker in the run game.
Round 6, Pick 215: HB Miyan Williams, Ohio State
Miyan Williams, a four-year contributor at Ohio State, enters the NFL draft after a productive 2022 season. He demonstrates good vision and agility, utilizing effective jump-cuts to find holes in the defense. Williams excels at setting up blocks on zone runs and finishes runs with strong pad height, often gaining extra yardage. However, his limited athleticism prevents him from converting opportunities into big plays, as he lacks the speed to outrun defenders. Despite this, he could be valuable in short-yardage situations and as a reliable backup in a committee backfield at the NFL level.
Round 7, Pick 251: QB Taulia Tagovailoa, Maryland
Taulia Tagovailoa is a confident passer with clean mechanics and strong pre-snap communication skills, primarily operating from the shotgun. While he shows good accuracy and decision-making in the short to intermediate passing game, his arm strength is average. He excels in identifying blitzes and making quick reads but can sometimes panic under pressure, compromising ball security. His effectiveness diminishes on deeper throws beyond 25 yards. Tagovailoa demonstrates creativity outside of the pocket but lacks elite athleticism. Overall, he’s a reliable quarterback who can be a valuable depth option for NFL teams.
