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2013 NFL Mock Draft: San Francisco 49ers Select...

We're almost to the end of our 2013 community mock draft, with just one pick left to go after this! BTSC user afbassi is up here.

Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to use their extra picks to trade up in the first round, but let's play by the rules of our community mock draft.

The 49ers don't need any instant replacement players right now, but rather some pieces to develop and turn into starters in the future. This will probably be reflected in their picks.

One of the biggest issues in this coming season is the situation of Justin Smith-afbassi

One of the biggest issues in this coming season is the situation of Justin Smith. He's getting older and soon may not produce as well as he has the past few years. Add in the fact that 2013 is the final year of the six-year $45 million contract he has, and we may think it would be a smart thing for GM Trent Baalke and head coach Jim Harbaugh to grab a defensive end in the first round.

There are many options on the market:

  • Datone Jones - Would be my first guess, but he has already been selected by the Colts here.
  • Margus Hunt - Also a good option. Although older than most of the other prospects (he will be turning 26 this year), he could make a difference for any team with his combination of size and athleticism.
  • Cornellius Carradine - A good player, but lacks experience in a 3-4 and his torn ACL may be a problem.

On the offense, I don't think they need any "first-round quality" pieces, but maybe a tight end would be a plausible choice. Although Tyler Eifert's draft stock is higher, Zach Ertz would also be a good addition to the team, since he has already worked with Harbaugh in Stanford.

With all this in mind...

With the 31st pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers select Cornellius "Tank" Carradine.

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Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tank Carradine played right end in the Seminoles 4-3 defense, but that wouldn't be a problem in the 49ers 3-4 scheme - he has enough size and athleticism to be a good replacement for Justin Smith when needed. And if Carradine's ACL heals up fine, his pass rush abilities could be a fine alternative threat to Aldon Smith.


Team Player Pos School BTSC rep
1 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/KC.png Star Lotulelei DT Utah [Link to pick]
2 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/JAC.png Dion Jordan DE/OLB Oregon [Link to pick]
3 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/OAK.png Sharrif Floyd DT Florida [Link to pick]
4 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/PHI.png Dee Milliner CB Alabama [Link to pick]
5 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/DET.png Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan [Link to pick]
6 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/CLE.png Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M [Link to pick]
7 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/ARI.png Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma [Link to pick]
8 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/BUF.png Barkevious Mingo OLB LSU [Link to pick]
9 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/NYJ.png Chance Warmack OG Alabama [Link to pick]
10 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/TEN.png Jonathan Cooper OG North Carolina [Link to pick]
11 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/SD.png Tavon Austin WR West Virginia [Link to pick]
12 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/MIA.png Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State [Link to pick]
13 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/TB.png Ezekiel Ansah DE BYU [Link to pick]
14 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/CAR.png Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee [Link to pick]
15 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/NO.png Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia [Link to pick]
16 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/STL.png Kenny Vaccaro S Texas [Link to pick]
17 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/PIT.png Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame [Link to pick]
18 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/DAL.png Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri [Link to pick]
19 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/NYG.png Bjoern Werner DE Florida State [Link to pick]
20 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/CHI.png D.J. Fluker OT Alabama [Link to pick]
21 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/CIN.png Alec Ogletree LB Georgia [Link to pick]
22 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/STL.pngviahttp://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/WAS.png Eddie Lacy RB Alabama [Link to pick]
23 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/MIN.png Sylvester Williams DT North Carolina [Link to pick]
24 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/IND.png Datone Jones DE UCLA [Link to pick]
25 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/MIN.pngviahttp://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/SEA.png Geno Smith QB West Virginia [Link to pick]
26 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/GB.png Johnathan Hankins DT Ohio State [Link to pick]
27 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/HOU.png Arthur Brown LB Kansas State [Link to pick]
28 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/DEN.png Matt Elam S Florida [Link to pick]
29 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/NE.png Keenan Allen WR California [Link to pick]
30 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/ATL.png Desmond Trufant CB Washington [Link to pick]
31 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/SF.png Cornellius Carradine DE/OLB Florida State afbassi
32 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/BAL.png


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