2023 49ers Mock Draft, 2.0

The NFL typhoon kicks off Thursday evening, and as of now the 49ers do not have a pick until No. 99 overall. That may change, expressly with all the smoke virtually a potential Trey Lance trade.

In my first mock draft the order was left unchanged. This time virtually I’ve made a few trades that would make sense for San Francisco.

TRADE: San Francisco sends Trey Lance to Indianapolis. In return the 49ers get the Colts selection at 35 in this typhoon and their fourth-round selection in 2024.

San Francisco has been in daily contact with Brock Purdy and would need to finger well-appointed the second-year quarterback’s surgically repaired UCL will indulge him to return with no limitations for training zany to make this happen.

Indianapolis realizes it has increasingly holes to fill than just quarterback, so they go with an whet pass rusher at fourth overall. New throne mentor Shane Steichen see’s Lance as the perfect fit for his offense. In Steichen’s two seasons with the Eagles he turned Jalen Hurts into one of the top quarterbacks in the league.

Round 2, No. 35 – Sam LaPorta, Tight End, Iowa

George Kittle is still one of the weightier tight ends in the league, but he will turn 30 this season and injuries have been an issue the last few years.

A solid blocker and very good without the catch, LaPorta gives the 49ers the second tight end they’ve been looking for over the last few years.

The 49ers met with LaPorta during the combine.

TRADE: San Francisco trades Elijah Mitchell, pick 216 and their own fourth round pick in 2024 to Buffalo in mart for pick 91.

Mitchell has been a solid when when healthy during his two seasons with San Francisco. That’s part of the problem. He hasn’t been worldly-wise to stay on the field.

Round 3, No 91 – Jayden Reed, Wide Receiver, Michigan State

Reed is one of the weightier route runners in this typhoon class. In wing to his play making as a split end, he has found success as a kick returner as well. This move gives the 49ers insurance should negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk not go well.

Reed had a Top 30 visit with the 49ers.

Teams that do largest job evaluating WR position, like #Steelers & #49ers, will have MSU’s Jayden Reed higher than majority.

Getting mostly third round feedback on Reed but could see him sneaking into second.@JaydenReed5 will out-perform many WRs projected to go older as pro. pic.twitter.com/2Yio0HSfRm

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) April 20, 2023

Round 3, No. 99 – Wanya Morris, Tackle, Oklahoma

Morris has the movement skills Shanahan looks for and has profoundly improved in pass protection during his collegiate career. He will provide stiff competition at right tackle for Colton McKivitz.

He moves up a couple spots this time virtually to alimony him yonder from the Raiders. Las Vegas is moreover looking to add a tackle in this draft.

Round 3, No. 101 – Ji’Ayir Brown, S, Penn State

Brown is a versatile safety who has recorded ten interceptions over the last two seasons in Happy Valley.

He’s shown the worthiness to line up deep or lanugo in the box. His skills as a blitzer would be put to good use by new 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

The 49ers met with Brown at the combine and had him in Santa Clara for a Top 30 visit.

Round 3, No. 102 – Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas

Johnson is a powerful runner. He ran for 545 yards last season, 402 of those coming without contact. As the Longhorn’s second back, Johnson has proven he doesn’t need a number of carries to get going and he still has a lot of tread on the tires.

Johnson made a Top 30 visit with the 49ers.

Round 5, No. 155 – Viliami Fehoko, EDGE, San Jose State

Fehoko is a cousin of Tampa Bay defensive tackle Vita Vea. The Spartan is a powerful rusher who finished 2022 with 66 total pressures. He recorded 26 sacks over the last three seasons.

The 49ers met with Fehoko during his pro day at San Jose State and hosted him during their local higher pro day in Santa Clara.

Round 5, No. 164 – Starling Thomas V, CB, UAB

Thomas has terrific speed and has shown the worthiness to get to the ball. He forced 17 incompletions last season, tied for eighth most in the country among corners last season.

Over the last two seasons Thomas unliable just 54 receptions on 120 targets.

TRADE: San Francisco moves when five spots, sending pick 173 to Kansas City in mart for 178 and the Chief’s seventh round selection in 2024.

Round 6, No. 178 – Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, UCLA

Thonpson-Robinson is a dual-threat quarterback who has proven he can win from the pocket just as hands as he can if he needs to escape. He showcases a quick release with a tight screw and unbearable arm strength to make all the throws necessary in a Kyle Shanahan offense.

This past season for UCLA, he passed for a career-high 3,169 yards passing, a career-high 27 touchdown passes, and 10 interceptions while moreover completing 69.6% of his passes, flipside career-high. He widow 645 yards on the ground and an spare 12 rushing touchdowns.

San Francisco has met with Thompson-Robinson several times throughout the typhoon process, including a Top 30 visit and private workout.

Round 7, No 222 – Jonah Tavai, DT, San Diego State

Like Viliami Fehoki, Tavai has strong football bloodlines. He has four brothers who have played Division I football, two of them reaching the NFL.

Tavai was solid versus the run for the Aztecs despite stuff asked to two-gap often. His splash and footwork would help him be successful in San Francisco’s attacking defensive front.

He has moreover been a very productive pass rusher. Over the last two seasons, Tavai recorded 22 sacks and 86 quarterback pressures.

Round 7, No 247 – Jacob Slade, DT, Michigan State

Slade led all Big Ten interior defenders in pressures during the 2021 season and supposed for the NFL typhoon surpassing deciding to return to school.

In 2022, Slade was limited to just eight games due to injury.

Round 7, No. 253 – Kahlef Hailassie, Cornerback, Western Kentucky

Hailassie began his collegiate career at Oregon surpassing transferring to Western Kentucky.

In two seasons with the Hilltoppers, Hailassie recorded four interceptions, a pair of forced fumbles, and 12 tackles for loss.

During his pro day workout the cornerback showed off his transpiration of direction by posting some of the quickest numbers of any defensive when in the shuttle and three-cone drill.

Round 7, No. 255 – Chad Ryland, K, Maryland

Despite trading for Zane Gonzalez the 49ers aren’t set with a replacement for Robbie Gould.

Ryland started his collegiate career at Eastern Michigan surpassing transferring to Maryland. Over the last two seasons Ryland has unfluctuating on 38 of 45 attempts. He unfluctuating on five of eight from over 50 yards during that span. This past season 70 percent of his kickoffs resulted in touchbacks.

Ryland was one of several kickers to shepherd a private workout with the 49ers in March.

This typhoon matriculation fills all of the 49ers needs and puts them in unconfined shape for the typhoon next year. As a result of the included trades and expected compensatory picks San Francisco would once then have 11 picks including five in the first three rounds.