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We're back for the 61st pick of the 2014 Niners Nation Community Mock Draft. You can see previous picks below in the draft table. You can also follow the mock draft board through this story stream.
With the 61st pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, Tre9er and the San Francisco 49ers select Donte Moncrief, WR, Ole Miss. He also considered LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry and USC safety Dion Bailey. Here are his thoughts on the pick:
I'm on record as not being fond of Moncrief's hands, but he has rare size and speed at the position. This is the very bottom of the second round, which is great value for a guy who some consider worthy of a late-first. Although Moncrief may drop a pass here and there, so did guys like Brandon Marshall, Cecil Shorts, and Wes Welker. There's a point where the big-play ability trumps so-so hands, too, and Moncrief has the former in spades. Plus, I think he can improve his hands with hard work, much like Vernon Davis did.
Landry is a much more reliable receiver, and easily could have been the pick here, but I felt that Moncrief brought more to the table, has a higher upside, and Landry could be available later in the draft. It was a tough decision, but you have to lean towards athleticism in the draft. You can find "solid" much more easily.
Bailey or another safety prospect was also a consideration but the value didn't feel right for a guy who'd be a special teamer and most-likely sit on the bench for most of the defensive snaps, for a few years at least.
Trevor Woods: The second round has been kind to the 49ers. With Moncrief the 49ers are getting a player who has the combo of good height and exceptional speed, which is something the Niners desperately need at the position. Not only can Moncrief beat corners down the field with his speed, he can also out jump most corners when the coverage is tightly contested and it is a jump ball situation. There are negatives to Moncrief's game, as he does drop catchable passes and run sloppy routes sometimes, but the upside outweighs the negatives on tape. I love this pick and if the 49ers are to draft a receiver here, it should be Moncrief.
Nick Chiamardas: I would be ecstatic if the 49ers landed Moncrief in the second. Especially if they haven't already grabbed a WR with their first two picks. Moncrief is an athletic freak with size and speed to spare. If you're planning on scouting Moncrief, I encourage you to check out his 2012 tape in addition to 2013. It was far more indicative of his capabilities.
Round 1
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wiseguy545 |
Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina [Full Story] |
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El Shorts | Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn [Full Story] |
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9er4life22 | Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville [Full Story] |
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Boss Clifford | Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson [Full Story] |
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Mark Balliet | Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M [Full Story] |
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CheekeeMunkee | Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo [Full Story] |
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TopFlightSecurity | Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M [Full Story] |
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Hoopers Judge | Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida [Full Story] |
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jmart7 | Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina [Full Story] |
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germinator | Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA [Full Story] |
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49feelinfine | Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State [Full Story] |
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superk0725 | Taylor Lewan, OL, Michigan [Full Story] |
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El Shorts | Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama [Full Story] |
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BryKno | Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh [Full Story] |
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SigepPT49er | C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama [Full Story] |
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Mira Loma Maulers | Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M [Full Story] |
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JMichael39 | Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State [Full Story] |
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Desert Dog Runner | Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State [Full Story] |
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albert.55 | Zack Martin, OT, Notre Dame [Full Story] |
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MidnightSpecial | Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville [Full Story] |
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Rowingdave | Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State [Full Story] |
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MisterEclectic | Jason Verrett, CB, TCU [Full Story] |
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Rowingdave | Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU [Full Story] |
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BearAKA | Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech [Full Story] |
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CraigRED&GOLD | Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame [Full Story] |
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Boss Clifford | Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State [Full Story] |
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Roy_from_Israel | Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri [Full Story] |
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dave.bocchino | Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State [Full Story] |
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49ersCusefan | Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State [Full Story] |
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Tre9er | Dee Ford, DE/OLB, Auburn [Full Story] |
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ak4niner | Xavier Su'a-Filo, OG, UCLA [Full Story] |
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timmyg24 | Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia [Full Story] |
Round 2
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wiseguy545 | Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois [Full Story] |
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THETONY#1 | Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama [Full Story] |
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Boss Clifford | Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State [Full Story] |
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Mark Balliett | Kyle Van Noy, OLB, BYU [Full State] |
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CheekeeMunkee |
Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State [Full State] |
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TopFlightSecurity | Marqise Lee, WR, USC [Full Story] |
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9er4life22 | Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech [Full Story] |
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Hoopers Judge | Jimmie Ward, S, Northern Illinois [Full Story] |
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jmart7 | Lamarcus Joyner, CB, Florida State [Full Story] |
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49feelinfine | Jeremiah Attaochu, OLB, Georgia Tech [Full Story] |
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superk0725 | Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State [Full Story] |
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El Shorts | Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt [Full Story] |
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germinator | Cody Latimer, WR, WR, Indiana [Full Story] |
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SigepPT49er | Deone Bucannon, S, Washington State [Full Story] |
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Mira Loma Maulers | Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Boise State [Full Story] |
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JMichael39 | Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State [Full Story] |
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Desert Dog Runner | Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood [Full Story] |
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albert.55 | Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin [Full Story] |
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19. (51) |
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BryKno | Stanley Jean-Baptiste, CB, Nebraska [Full Story] |
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20. (52) |
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MidnightSpecial | Ra'Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota [Full Story] |
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Rowingdave | Joel Bitonio, OL, Nevada [Full Story] |
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22. (54) |
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MisterEclectic | Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson [Full Story] |
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23. (55) |
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BearAKA | Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon State [Full Story] |
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24. (56) |
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Tre9er | Phillip Gaines, CB, Rice [Full Story] |
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CraigRED&GOLD | Ka'Deem Carey, RB, Arizona [Full Story] |
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26. (58) |
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Roy_from_Israel | Bashaud Breeland, CB, Clemson [Full Story] |
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27. (59) |
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Cnnrvydt | Terrence Brooks, S, Florida State [Full Story] |
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28. (60) |
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dave.bocchino | Billy Turner, OT, North Dakota State [Full Story] |
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29. (61) |
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Tre9er | Donte Moncrief, WR, Ole Miss [Full Story] |
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