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2012 NFL Draft Prep: College Football Week Five, Part One

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 24:  Michael Floyd #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish bobbles the ball before making the catch against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the game on September 24, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Fooch's Note: No matter how well the 49ers are performing, we'll continue with these posts to help prepare 49ers fans for the 2012 NFL Draft.

After missing a week last year due to time constraints, we are back this week to take a look at some college football prospects that had good weeks and may be good fits on the 49ers roster for next week.

Of course it is nearly impossible at this point in the year to tell what the 49ers will be looking to draft next year in the first round, or any other round for that matter. Moving forward things could change and change a lot. Injuries, good players playing bad, bad players playing good, are all things that could change perspective and views on what next years team will need.

College football happens to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable sporting events out there. There is some predictability but usually when you see two closely matched teams play, the outcome is always the flip of a coin in what the results will be.

Join after the jump to see who makes the list this week.

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Greg Gatson | Cornerback | Arkansas | 5'11", 185 LBS:

Gatson made a great play on a Ryan Tannehill pass this past weekend and has shown great instinct in getting to passes to break them up up to this point. Gatson definitely put himself on my radar against Texas A&M. Movong forward, this senior cornerback could wind up boosting his stock if he continues to play the way he did Saturday for the rest of the year.

Bacarri Rambo | Safety | Georgia | 6'1", 218 LBS:

Rambo is not only a cool name for a football player, but it sounds lethal as well. And his play certainly matches his name. Rambo can lay the opposition out with big time hits and he has good instinct to pick the ball off. He already has 4 interceptions on the year. By seasons end, he could have the most interceptions out of any other safety in college football.

Michael Floyd | Wide Receiver | Notre Dame | 6'3", 224 LBS:

We don't know what the status of Braylon Edwards will be next year. Most, if not all of us, hope that Edwards is a Niner again next season. And for seasons beyond that as well. But if not, I think it could prove to be wise to draft another dynamic player to go along side Michael Crabtree. However, I am still riding high in Kyle Williams. I think he could be a player in the future to emerge. But Floyd could wind up being a very good, if not great NFL wide receiver.

Jared Crick | Defensive Tackle | Nebraska | 6'6", 290 LBS:

We all just saw Justin Smith go bananas this past Sunday but he is not getting any younger. Drafting his eventual successor sooner rather than later could be the way to go. But then again, there is the Demarcus Dobbs X-factor. But if Justin Smith had a mini-me version of himself, Jared Crick would be that guy. In any case, it's not out of the realm of possibility that Crick goes under the radar and somehow, someway slides enough for the Niners to pick him up.

 

If you have any players that you saw this past weekend that you'd like to include, please do so in the comments section. Thanks for reading!

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I like Floyd at WR
But if Justin Smith had a mini-me version of himself, Jared Crick would be that guy.

True, but JJ Watt was pretty close last year, too.
Demarcus Dobbs can play right next to A. Smith as far as I’m concerned. Of course when J. Smith is done.

Come on, Alex, please be good this year..

by Jesse Reed on Oct 4, 2011 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

USC's super Soph

receiver looks like a top five if he leaves early.

by oldfoggy on Oct 4, 2011 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Top 5 at his position? Or overall?

Need some clarification on that.

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by Drew Kerr on Oct 4, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Robert Woods is pure genius right now..

But I highly doubt him coming out, on the other hand he is draft eligible!! Either way USC has another WR in the name of Marquise Lee, a frosh, who is very talented as well.

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by Kidd2Petrovic on Oct 4, 2011 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

The two key issues for the Niners

are at CB & on the O-line

I believe Staley is a free agent after the season & unless Boone is ready to take over that spot the FO will need to look at the tackle position

I’m loving the Rogers signing but how much better could he be if the team added upgraded the other CB position and took some pressure off of his shoulders .

by Lok on Oct 4, 2011 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

They should look into it regardless

Staley hasn’t been right for a while now. Davis on the other side isn’t doing anything to inspire confidence, either.

Come on, Alex, please be good this year..

by Jesse Reed on Oct 4, 2011 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Staley

He got a ridiculous deal to stay with the team for years to come just a couple of seasons ago. Maybe last season, can’t recall… but he is here for a while.

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by Drew Kerr on Oct 4, 2011 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Staley contract

Signed nine-year, $43.66 million contract in June 2009.

by David Fucillo on Oct 4, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha

Yeah, I knew it was something crazy like that

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by Drew Kerr on Oct 4, 2011 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I'll admit it, I'm starting to look at potential draft choices too!

Love Crick … but he’ll go in the top 15 and I don’t see the Niners taking a DL in the first round.

Like Floyd … probable late first rounder; I like both Blackmon and Jeffrey better than Floyd, but they’re both top 10 picks; two other thoughts … how about Jeff Fuller (Texas A&M) in R1/2 or Juron Criner (Arizona) in R4?

Just for fun, Drew, here’s one for you (and anyone else with an opinion) …

For the hell of it let’s just say that we’re drafting #12;
Unfortunately Blackmon and Jeffrey are already gone;
But, by some quirk of fate (re: Kirkpatrick), these guys are still on the board at #12:
CB Dre Kirkpatrick (Alabama), CB Morris Claiborne (LSU), RB Trent Richardson (Alabama), WR Michael Floyd (Notre Dame), and DL Jared Crick (Nebraska)

Question 1: Who do you take and why?
Question 2: If Kirkpatrick weren’t available, then who of the other four do you take and why?

by 49erFanSince1950 on Oct 4, 2011 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Dre Kirkpatrick

Think he’s going to be an FS in the pros. Plays real hot and cold.

Claiborne is solid but a little small going up against Mike Williams Sidney Rice and Larry Fitz twice a year. Could stand to put on 15-20lbs or he’ll manhandled coming off the line.

Trent Richardson would be a solid pick up depending on Gore the rest of the year. Hes solid at protection catching and running. Has an out of this world work ethic.

Agree with Blackmon and Jeffery being a rung above Floyd. Wouldn’t risk i first rounder on Floyd.

by Mukkeluk on Oct 4, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Some of the players I want 49ers staff to look into asap!!

CB’s: Jamell Fleming(Okla), Jayron Hosley(Va. Tech), Tyrann Mathieu (LSU), & Alfonso Denard(Neb)

QB’s: RGIII, Russell Wilson(Wisc.), Landry Jones(Okla)

Others: T. Y. Hilton(FIU), Ray Graham(Pitt)

Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!

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by Kidd2Petrovic on Oct 4, 2011 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Jayron is more of a 2nd or 3rd rounder according to ESPN. Mathieu would obviously be appealing, but is he a RS soph or just a soph?

by Revan on Oct 4, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Russell Wilson....

Dude is frickin’ serious. I’d definitely love to see him here and put him in direct competition with Kaepernick. He’s got the skills that Harbs looks for too, so definite back-up plan if Kaepernick doesn’t pan out. No more “eggs in one basket” scenarios.

by 9thevolution on Oct 5, 2011 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

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