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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Senior Bowl Week

By Jon Dove

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) drops back against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) drops back against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2. San Francisco 49ers- Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

Deshaun Watson is my top-rated quarterback prospect and the only one I see worthy of a 1st round pick. However, I have him rated outside my top-30 prospects which means this would be a major reach for the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers are one of several teams that desperately need a long-term answer at the quarterback position. They are also a team that will have a new offensive-minded head coach in Kyle Shannahan taking over.

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It makes sense that if one team reaches on a quarterback it would be the 49ers. Watson gets the edge here because he’s a proven winner, has the physical traits needed to succeed and is riding the positive vides he created during his National Championship game performance.

This is one of the dilemmas of a mock draft as a large majority of scouts and evaluators have the quarterbacks rated much higher. Nobody is perfect and I could be completely wrong on my evaluations.

If the 49ers pass on a quarterback they could go in several different directions. They have needs at basically every position except for defensive line and running back. The best option for them might be to search for a team willing to trade up.

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