This is my post-free agency mock assuming no other major moves are made prior to the draft.

Rd. 1 (17):  Quinyon Mitchell. (My favorite cornerback in this draft)

Rd. 2 (48)  T'Vondre Sweat ( a little risky due to weight, but will command 2 blockers allowing Armstead to thrive)

Rd. 3 (77)  Xavier Legette. (traded up to get him. Needs to work on route running and occasional drops, but his rare size-speed combination is undeniable; a potential future #1 receiver)

Rd. 3 (96)  Christian Haynes (shocked he was still available here. Will replace Scherff after this season as starter and will be valuable depth at guard/center this season)

Rd. 5 (142) Mason McCormick (developmental player on offensive line who likely will be a guard. Good small-school prospect)


As with all mock drafts, some of these players are unlikely to be available (especially Legette and Haynes) where they were selected here. The failure of this draft was the inability to find another Edge rusher to help Allen and Walker. I refuse to reach for any player due to need; this never turns out well. Hopefully they can find another viable pass rusher who gets cut during the pre-season or sign an inexpensive one year player like Bud Dupree who might have one good year left).

This draft was kind of like the opposite of Baalke's terrible 2023 draft in which he went for quantity rather than quality. All 5 of my players will not only make the team, but are also of making big contributions this season with the exception of McCormick who will need some time to develop.

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