February 13th 7-Round 49ers Mock

This will all change after free agency, the combine, and the college pro days. Remember this is for entertainment only.

This mock uses www.nfldraftscout.com for the estimated round a player is taken. I generally took players 1 round earlier than their target round since the 9ers are picking at the end of the round.

Returning free agents: Alex Smith, Ahmad Brooks, Carlos Rogers, Dashon Goldson, Adam Snyder, Josh Morgan, Larry Grant, Blake Costanzo, Madieu Williams, CJ Spillman

Gone: Chilo Rachal, Moran Norris, Reggie Smith, Tavares Gooden, Ted Ginn Jr, Brett Swain, Justin Peele

The niners won't miss Chilo. Moran may not get signed anywhere else, so they can keep him on speed dial. Same goes for Justin Peele. Ted Ginn Jr is the only one on this list that hurts because of his KR/PR abilities, but he'll get an offer for more than the 9ers want to pay him.

Of the returning free agents, only Alex Smith (yes I said it), Rogers, Goldson, and Brooks are critical. The rest will only be back at the right price. As for new free agents, the 9ers will spend their money on their own guys before another teams stars. So, don't expect Carl Nicks, Bowe, V Jackson, etc. They might get someone like Meachem or Eddie Royal though.

The mock is after the jump...

1.30 WR Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina, 6-4 229 4.56

Wow, in December Alshon was being mocked as a top 10 pick. Now he's getting mocked into the 2nd round and the press are continuing to try to drive down his stock. They say there is a bust potential with him, but with his size he's worth the risk with the 49ers 30th pick. If he goes before the 30th, then Georgia Tech's Stephen Hill is the pick or a big athletic WR who can win in the red zone. (Sorry to all the Mo Sanu fans)

2.62 OG Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin, 6-4 315 5.28

Ok, I'm not wild about this pick as I'm not sure he'd be a significant upgrade to the right side of the 9ers O-line but he fills a big need. Don't be surprised if the 49ers trade up to get the massive Iowa State Kelechi Osemele or stay in this spot and take the only slightly less massive, small school prospect, Amini Silatolu from MIdwestern State. In any event, the 49ers will address the right side of the line early to replace Chilo Rachal and ultimately move Snyder into backup/utility role.

3.94 WR Joe Adams, Arkansas, 5-11 174 4.38

Double dipping on a WR already? With first pick they got a massive redzone target. With this 3rd pick they get a poor man's DeSean Jackson without quite the same "can't cover me" skills, but also without the same baggage. This pick also let's the 9ers feel comfortable with the loss of the Ted Ginn. The 2012 WRs would become Crabtree, Kyle Williams, Alshon Jeffery, Joe Adams, Josh Morgan and a moderately priced free agent like Robert Meachem or Eddie Royal. An alternative to Adams in this spot is his equally speedy teammate Jarius Wright..

4.126 CB Coryell Judie, Texas A&M, 5-11 190 4.48

Unlike a lot of the media and maybe some fans, I don't see CB as a burning need unless Carlos Rogers gets away. Please no more mocks with Janoris Jenkins or Chase Minnefield to the 49ers with the first round pick. On the other hand, every team can use another quality CB in the pass happy NFL. Similar to Culliver last year, the 49ers will stick with the mantra that you can't coach speed when it comes to corners. If Judie is gone then look for alternative playmaking CB Omar Bolden from Arizona State in this spot.

5.157 OLB/DE Donte Paige-Moss, North Carolina, 6-4 260 4.67

The 9ers only had 3 OLBs on the 53-man roster last year, and 5 ILBs. Ideally they'd have 4 and 4. They'll want to resign Ahmad Brooks, but also expect them to draft some depth to back up their three starters. Donte Paige-Moss has the most upside of anyone that might be on the board at the end of the fifth round. Kind of has a Jason Pierre-Paul ring to it. If not Donte, then look for Notre Dame's Darius Flemming, Aldon Smith's old teammate Jacques Smith, or former HS phenom Adrian Robinson from Temple.

6.189 FS Christian Thompson, South Carolina St, 6-0 213 4.45

What is it about South Carolina and big and fast prospects? Christian Thompson might be a little stiff in the hips and might not be the most football savvy prospect but he has the measurables. He's worth a gamble to provide some depth behind Dashon Goldson. Look for South Florida's Jerrell Young in this spot if not Thompson.

7.221 RB Darell Scott, South Florida 6-1 240 4.48

If Darell Scott still runs in the 4.4s at the combine then expect him to shoot up the board. The 9ers will look for someone to give Anthony Dixon a push for the 3rd RB and possibly find a gem in a power runner. Think Brandon Jacobs without the foot in his mouth with this pick. If Scott is gone then look for Michigan State's Edwin Baker, small school Louisiana Tech's Lennon Creer, or Robert Turbin's backup Michael Smith from Utah State.