49ers Draft Preview-Updated!

Right now, all that I can think about is the National Football League's draft that will be going on in a few days. To me, the NFL draft is one of my favorite events of the entire football year. You get to watch the best players in college get the opportunity to make a name for themselves in a league that is hard to strive in. From the number one pick down to the last pick, the anticipation of who will pick who is always sitting in the back of your mind. But when you see the reactions on players faces when their long time dream comes true, you truly feel for them and can't wait to see what they will be able to do in their professional football tenure. I truly believe that this years draft class is one of the best there has ever been. There is so much depth in every position group in this draft, and every team will be very happy with every player that they decide to select to play for their team. For the Niners, there are specific positions that need to be filled this year, and the draft is their best chances to get players that will perform for them in the future. Lets get into their many options in the 2015 NFL draft.

At this point, there are a few guys that I really think would perform well as the 49ers first round draft pick in this years draft. First, I believe that Arik Armstead is the top candidate for the 49ers to select. The defensive tackle out of the University of Oregon is a massive player that would be great to plug up gaps on the line, while also bringing significant pressure to the quarterback. At 6'8" and 290 pounds, Armstead definitely has the size and athleticism to be an NFL defensive tackle and playmaker for the 49ers. Although, he needs to be more aggressive off the ball. He tends to stay back on the snap and sometimes will get driven when the offensive lineman gets under his pads. Plus, his sack productivity was below par for a college player at his position, racking up only six sacks in his college career at Oregon. Despite the negatives, he is a hell of a player, and would be a great addition for the San Francisco 49ers.

Top prospect for the Niners?- Thanks to www.NFL.com for the pic

The second prospect I have been looking at is Marcus Peters out of the University of Washington. At 6'0" and 198 pounds, Peters has good size for the cornerback position and the speed to stay with the elites wide receivers in the NFL. He had a great career as a Washington Husky and has proven himself to be a top defensive prospect. One thing that I really like about him is the way that he defends the run. Most college cornerbacks are not good at tackling big running backs that take it to the outside. Peters was one of the most efficient tackling corners in the country last year and fits perfectly with the 49ers defensive scheme that is short on cornerbacks.

Those are my top candidates for the 49ers first round draft pick in this years NFL draft. Like I said, the talent in this draft outweighs most in the past. I will be writing another post on how I think others teams will fare in the draft as well. But until then, go Niners!