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San Francisco 49ers Best pick: DE Tank Carradine (No. 40 overall) -- The Niners, arguably, had the best draft from top to bottom, especially with what they had to work with starting at No. 31. They were aggressive, they moved up and drafted with a sense of scheme in every round. They don't have a ton of open roster space, but GM Trent Baalke did a great job filling what needs the Niners had. As for Carradine this was a terrific pick. When healthy, he was the best FSU defensive line prospect this season. The reason the Niners got him at No. 40 was the ACL injury he suffered late in the season. The Niners don't need to rush him onto the field and when he is back at full strength, I think they get one of the best 25 players in this draft. Also, they got a steal with Quinton Patton and it's hard not to pull for Marcus Lattimore, who will be handled properly by the Niners. Questionable pick: TE Vance McDonald (No. 55 overall) -- McDonald's ball skills are inconsistent and he has a little stiffness in his movement. However, he does have a big frame, is a solid blocker and I understand the fit here, because he has a chance to contribute right away in San Francisco's two-tight-end package.
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05/01/13 07:29 PM
Quinton Patton, WR, No. 128 to San Francisco 49ers The 49ers depth chart at wide receiver already has seen Anquan Boldin added, and A.J. Jenkins, last year's first-round pick, is still ready to break into the rotation. But I think Patton could gain some early reps. In my draft guide I had him written up as, "a solid second-round range prospect." Well, the 49ers got him in the fourth. Patton isn't a burner, but is a good route runner and creates spaces, and where the 49ers will see his value is in his ability to win battles for contested throws. He's hugely productive because he can bring in anything. It might not be in Week 1, but I think he can break in.
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Jenkins: WHAT HE BRINGS Jenkins is a smooth route-runner with good size and the top-end speed to stretch the field vertically. In addition, he shows soft hands and good body control. However, for him to take the next step to be an upper-echelon wide receiver, he must get stronger in traffic. Quicker than fast and doesn't have the second gear to climb over the top of the coverage but fast enough to get downfield and tracks the deep ball well. Sells double moves and quickly gets behind defensive back when he bites. Average elusiveness and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss. Catches the ball in stride and fast enough to rip off a chunk of yards when gets a seam but doesn't appear to have breakaway speed. Ball rarely gets to frame. Attacks it and snatches it out of the air. Can extend arms and catch passes thrown above head. Flashes the ability to make highlight-type catches. Absorbs big hits and holds onto the ball. Fastballs can give him some problems though. Patton: Patton is one of the more polished route runners of the entire class. He shows quick feet to gain a clean release, and while he lacks elite top-end speed and burst out of cuts, he does a nice job of working defenders in his stem to gain separation. Patton flashes ability to come down with the tough catch outside of his frame, but he needs to get stronger and show better focus at times both in traffic and battling for contested throws. Admittedly too many drops in the 2012 Utah State game and doesn't catch the ball in traffic well in that game but uncharacteristic performance. Showed above average ball skills overs the course of six-game evaluation. Catches the ball in stride. Extends arm and snatches ball out of the air on passes thrown above head. Tracks the ball and shows above average concentration looking it in. Above average body control and does a nice job of adjusting to back shoulder passes. Can get low and scoop shoe-top passes. Has enough speed challenge and compete for 50-50 balls downfield but not going to run by NFL corners and doesn't have the second gear to take the top off the coverage when doesn't get a clean release. Above average instincts and vision after the catch. Can plant foot in the ground and make the first defender miss. Doesn't have the second gear to run away from NFL pursuit when gets a seam either.
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