Last year the 49ers played good enough to win 11 games but only won 8. There were three games last year where our inexperience as a team cost us the game. As I look back at last year and why certain winnable games went down the drain, a few things pop into my mind. Number one is of course the offensive line. The 49ers line was fairly consistent in run blocking but failed to show up on passing plays. The 49ers can find a replacement in this draft at the #13 spot for either RG, LG, or RT. The second biggest need is help with defending the pass. Too many times last year did we stop teams on 1st and 2nd down just to let the opposition throw for first downs. Now you can put the blame on the fact that Nate Clements and Walt Harris were out for most of the year but we can't be sure that either of them will return to Pro Bowl form after their injuries. Regardless of how they will do, our safeties were also an issue. Dashon Goldson is a stud and it was an instant and long awaited upgrade when they got Mark Roman out of there. Michael Lewis is a good run stopper but he can't cover. I also thought we could use another pass rusher for our linebacker rotation. So these are the players I think the 49ers will draft based on the best players available and our team needs.

 first 3 rounds

#13th pick Trent Williams

Most likely the best OL left in the draft at our pick. A good pass blocker and run blocker and would be a good fit for our team. Many other good players available but Trent Williams is a solid pick that fills a need.Would take Bulaga or Okung if either fell that far.

#17th pick Taylor Mays

Physical standout who was a stud at USC. Many say he is not a playmaker because of his interception totals decreasing after his first year. Mays can sit and share time with Michael Lewis and get experienced. Taylor Mays is too good for us to pass up and if it doesn't work out at safety he can still be a freak linebacker. 

#49th Jahvid Best

Dynamic playmaker at Cal. I think he is the best running back coming out and was the best college RB last year before his concussion. He will be our kick returner as well as a secondary RB.

#71 Mardy Gilyard

Another good kick returner as well as a good slot receiver. If he falls to this pick i can't see the 49ers not taking him.

#79 A.J. Jefferson

A good solid corner that is athletic and can sit and develop as well as help on special teams.