Better Rivals podcast: PFF’s Jordan Plocher on 2017 NFL Draft defensive class

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we bring on long time friend of the podcast Jordan Plocher to break down the 2017 defensive draft class. Does it make sense for the 49ers to look at Solomon Thomas and Derek Barnett at No. 2 overall? Which cornerbacks fit the profile San Francisco will be looking for in their new defense? And are prospects at non-premium positions like Malik Hooker, Jamal Adams, or Reuben Foster worth considering at the top of the draft? All that, plus positions to avoid, quick fire prospect association, and switching gears.

Prospects Discussed:

• Solomon Thomas
• Derek Barnett
• Takkarist McKinley
• T.J. Watt
• Caleb Brantley
• Elijah Qualls
• Tanzel Smart
• Malik Hooker
• Jamal Adams
• Marcus Williams
• Budda Baker
• Marshon Lattimore
• Kevin King
• Ahkello Witherspoon
• Cordrea Tankersley
• Brian Allen
• Hasson Reddick
• Jordan Willis
• Trey Hendrickson
• Treston DeCoud
• Kenneth Olugbode
• Blair Brown
• Reuben Foster
• Jayon Brown
• Calvin Munson
• Jonathan Allen