Niners Nation - 2015 NFL Draft: Day 2 picks, rumors, analysis and more"We're the San Francisco 49ers, we can do whatever we want."https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47865/ninersnation_f.png2015-05-01T19:40:32-07:00http://www.ninersnation.com/rss/stream/82954022015-05-01T19:40:32-07:002015-05-01T19:40:32-07:00Rams DL Chris Long thinks 49ers got a steal in Eli Harold<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/JOEL9ONE/status/594328315386843136">Rams DL Chris Long thinks 49ers got a steal in Eli&nbsp;Harold</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Long went to Virginia, so I'm guessing he has kept an eye on the Wahoos</p></p></div>
https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8533693/rams-dl-chris-long-things-49ers-got-steal-in-eli-haroldDavid Fucillo2015-05-01T19:24:50-07:002015-05-01T19:24:50-07:0049ers select OLB Eli Harold
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<p>The San Francisco 49ers made their third pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, selecting Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia. We take an initial look at the pick.</p> <p>A day after moving down in the first round, the San Francisco 49ers decided to stand pat in the next two rounds of the 2015 NFL Draft. The team used the 79th overall pick in round 3 to select Virginia outside linebacker Eli Harold.</p>
<p>Our friends at Streaking The Lawn have <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/football/2015/4/27/8490015/2015-nfl-draft-profile-virginia-cavaliers-de-olb-eli-harold" target="_blank">a scouting report</a> to get caught up on Harold. The 49ers have Aldon Smith, Aaron Lynch and Ahmad Brooks at OLB, but Brooks could be gone after this year, and Smith is in the final year of his contract. There are no guarantees, and some additional pass rush help is not a bad thing for a defense that is re-something (building, loading, whatever).</p>
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<p>Our friends at <a href="http://overthecap.com/draft/" target="_blank">Over The Cap</a> have put together rookie pool estimates. For this pick, the 49ers will be giving Harold approximately a $606,376 signing bonus. The total value of the deal will be approximately $2,886,376, and the first year cap number would be approximately $586,594. We'll get confirmation on these numbers later this summer.</p>
<h3>Remaining 49ers draft picks</h3>
<p id="paragraph21"><a href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/4/30/8526221/49ers-draft-picks-2015-team-selects-arik-armstead-after-moving-fown" target="_blank"><b>1 (17). Arik Armstead, DL, Oregon</b></a><br><a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8532841/2015-nfl-draft-results-49ers-select-jaquiski-tartt-in-the-second-round" target="_blank"><b>2 (14). Jaquiski Tartt, S, Samford</b></a><br><b>3 (15). Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia</b><br>4 (18). No. 117 overall - San Diego Chargers<br>4 (27). No. 126 overall - Denver Broncos (2014 draft trade)<br>4 (33). No. 132 overall - Compensatory pick (Donte Whitner)<br>5 (15). No. 151 overall - Own pick<br>6 (14). No. 189 overall - Own pick<br>7 (29). No. 246 overall - Indianapolis Colts (2013 Cam Johnson trade) <br>7 (37). No. 254 overall - Compensatory pick (Anthony Dixon)</p>
<p id="paragraph30">*Note that 49ers comp picks can not be traded.</p>
<h3>49ers top remaining needs</h3>
<p>In no particular order, since opinions will differ on importance:</p>
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<li>Wide Receiver</li>
<li>Cornerback</li>
<li>Inside linebacker</li>
<li>Offensive Line</li>
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<h3>Other links</h3>
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<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ninersnation.com/nfl-draft-2015-49ers-picks-mock-draft-trade-rumors">49ers draft news and rumors</a></li>
<li> <a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.sbnation.com/a/nfl-draft-2015-live">NFL Draft results</a> (pick by pick)</li>
<li><a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-round/dt-by-round-input:3" data-ref-index="9">NFL Draft order</a></li>
<li> <a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2015/3/23/8277093/2015-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-writers" data-ref-index="10">2015 NFL mock draft</a> (via SB Nation bloggers)</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/4/27/8502825/san-francisco-49ers-roster-tracker-2015-free-agency-nfl-draft-trades">49ers offseason roster transaction tracker</a></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><b>Friday, May 1</b> - 4 p.m. PT (Round 2 - 7 Minutes, Round 3 - 5 Minutes Per Pick)<br><b>Saturday, May 2</b> - 9 a.m. PT (Rounds 4-6 - 5 Minutes Per Pick, Round 7 - 4 Minutes Per Pick)<br><b>TV</b>: NFL Network and ESPN / ESPN2</p>
https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8532923/2015-nfl-draft-results-49ers-select-olb-eli-harold-out-of-virginiaDavid Fucillo2015-05-01T19:05:41-07:002015-05-01T19:05:41-07:00Tartt spoke with the local media Friday evening
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<p>The San Francisco 49ers surprised folks with the selection of Jaquiski Tartt as a second round pick. Tartt talked about his contact with the 49ers, what he does well, his friendship with Jimmie Ward and more in his post-draft conference call.</p> <p>The San Francisco 49ers made Jaquiski Tartt their second round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and he quickly had a chance to speak with the media. Tartt was on a conference call this evening, and we have a full transcript for your viewing pleasure. He talked about his relationship with Jimmie Ward, what he does well, how he performed at the Senior Bowl, and plenty more.</p>
<p><b>Where are we hearing from you tonight?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I'm on the road, actually. I'm headed to my school to celebrate with my teammates and my family in Birmingham."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Who called you from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">49ers</a> and what is your take on playing for this team?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"The head coach called me. When I came on my visit it was a great visit. I loved it out there. The coaches were very straightforward and genuine. A lot of the team, meeting a lot of the players too, you could see how focused they were even though it's not even the season yet. You could just tell they were focused, they were on a mission. Me just being there I feel like it's a good spot for me. I can learn a lot from these guys."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Is this right around the area where you thought you'd be drafted or were you expecting to go maybe a little bit later?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I was honestly expecting the third or fourth round maybe, but I ended up in the second. I'm just thankful they drafted me in the second round."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Tell us a little bit about your game. There aren't very many Samford University games on TV out here.<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I like to come down and tackle and also I can play in the post. I can do either or. It really doesn't matter to me. First off, I see myself playing special teams. I want to get out on special teams and make my name on special teams and learn as much as I can from [S] <span>Antoine Bethea</span> and [S] <span>Eric Reid</span>."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Do you know those guys at all?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"No, I don't know them personally. But I know who they are because of TV, seeing them, watching them in college."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Do you know DB <span>Jimmie Ward</span>?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"That's my best friend, Jimmie Ward. We played together in high school and we talked about this day. It would be crazy if me and him end up on the same team. For it to actually happen, it's crazy.'"<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>When did you guys last talk about that?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I'd say like a week ago. We talked probably like a week ago."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Has he called you yet?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"No, I just text him. That's all, I text him. "<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>You guys are kind of in competition now, aren't you?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah. That is going to make us better."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Did you work on in Arizona?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"No, I worked out in EXOS in Pensacola."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>It sounds like you had a really good showing at the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/senior-bowl">Senior Bowl</a>. What was your mindset going into that? Did you go into it as a guy who felt like you were kind of off the radar going to a small school?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Going into it I knew it was a lot of great guys coming in, great players. I was just trying to focus on me. Do what I normally do. I felt like my skills weren't too far off from the bigger school guys. So I felt like I, I mean, I was comfortable being around them. I had trained with a lot of big name guys. And I felt like they helped me out too, just being around those guys. They laid out just like I laid out, honestly."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>So you're driving yourself to the University. Where are you guys going to have this get together?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"On campus at our field house, at my school's field house."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><b><u></u> <u></u></b></p>
<p><b>Did you meet with the 49ers at the Senior Bowl?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah, I met with a lot of teams."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>You mentioned <span>Eric Reid</span> and Antoine Bethea and obviously Jimmie's here too. Were you surprised the 49ers took you just because, you know, from the outside it doesn't look like they have a pressing need for a safety?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yes, I was. I thought the same thing. They have a great group of guys in that secondary. It's the draft. That is why the draft is the draft."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>What are some of the comments that Jimmie told you about what his time was like with the 49ers last year so that you know what you are getting into?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Just come to work. Just come to work, study the playbook. Make sure you get in the playbook. Be ready to play special teams."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>How much covering of tight ends did you do at Samford?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I didn't cover tight ends. I covered the slot in our defense we played in college. I covered the slot most of the time. Or even the post."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>So you were having to cover guys that were 180 pounds? How did you fare in those encounters?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I feel like I fared pretty good. Really, a lot of teams, they honestly didn't throw my way in college."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Who was the best receiver you'd say you went up against in college?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I'd say the TCU receivers were the best receivers I went up against. And then I also went up against [University of Auburn WR] Sammie Coates, he was pretty good himself."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>What was the injury that you had the kept you out of some of the combine drills?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I had tweaked my ankle in the Senior Bowl. It kind of set me back for the combine. I was able to build my strength back up in my ankle to run, but I wasn't all the way back being able to plant and cut 100 percent."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Do you think you would have run faster at the combine than your 4.5?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah, I think I would've run faster."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><b><u></u> <u></u></b></p>
<p><b>So, you were kind of prepared to wait another couple of hours tonight or even into tomorrow, right?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah. I actually was. Yes, I was."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>So how surprised were you when the phone rang a little bit ago?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I was ecstatic. It was crazy. I prayed to God to put me in the right spot and he came through for me. I end up on the team with my best friend."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><b><u></u> <u></u></b></p>
<p><b>Can you pronounce your first name again for us?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Juh-QUAH-skee."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>And what's the origin of it or how did that name come about? Is there a story behind it?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Not really. But, my mom, she wanted to call me Quiski. My auntie, they are real close, they're good friends and she said add Ja to it and that's what happened. They added Ja to it and I became Jaquiski."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>Did you have a shoulder injury during the season?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"My junior season, yes. I had a shoulder injury. I ended up tearing my Labrum the first game. But, I played the whole season through it."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>You played the whole season despite a torn Labrum. How difficult was that? Were there times where you thought that you might not be able to continue playing?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah. There were a lot of times where, you could see it on film, where my arm just went dead and numb where I couldn't move it. Some games it got real crazy where I was just really out there with one arm basically."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Which arm is that?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"My right shoulder."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>Right shoulder?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>How old were you when you first met Jimmie Ward?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I met him in high school, my ninth grade year. So, I was around 14-years old."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>And you've been, you said best friends. Is that accurate?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah, it's accurate. We actually used to, in college that's when we became a whole lot closer because we used to compete every Saturday. We used to compare our stats, talk before the game like, ‘I'm going to go out and do this today or that today.' We just used to compete however we could."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>You didn't start playing football until your senior year of high school. Is that right?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yes sir."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>What kind of got you turned toward football then?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"A lot of reasons. My granddad, he was somebody special in my life and he wanted to see me play high school football, but he ended up passing away. So, he never got a chance to see me play, so that weighed real heavy on me. Friends and family, they wanted me to come out and play football again. I played Pop Warner football, but after Pop Warner I stopped playing. I ended up playing basketball at my high school."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>What was your grandfather's name?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Alfred Lewis."<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p><b>When you started playing football in college, did you think that the NFL was even a possibility?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"No. I went into college thinking I need to get me a job. I actually told Jimmie, Jimmie was telling me, ‘Man you can make it too, you can make it too,' my freshman year. I was like, ‘Nah I'm going to just leave it up to you man. I'm going to cheer you on. I'm just going to get me a good job where I can start work once I graduate.'"<u></u><u></u></p>
<p><b><u></u> <u></u></b></p>
<p><b>What was your major, geography?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah, geography with a specialization in GIS. That's Geographic Information System."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>So, what was sort of you plan, career path?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I was going to work with a private utility company that uses GIS and they usually make contracts with the military base and stuff like that. And when I went on a job shadow once, I just fell in love with doing that."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>When did the NFL become a dream to you?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Once I started getting a lot of, after my sophomore season, a lot of people started telling me man you're pretty good. And then I started seeing the websites with my name on it about me being in the NFL. That's when I was like, ‘OK, I need to start working a lot harder to get there.' That's when I pursued it after my sophomore year."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>Are you going to fly in here tomorrow? Is that the plan?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"I'm not sure. We haven't discussed that yet."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>We didn't see Jimmie on Wednesday. They had an open practice here. How is he doing? How is his foot?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"He's doing well from the last time I talked to him. I can't really tell you too much."<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>And, do you guys kind of go back and forth on the text messages? Maybe not talking trash, but good nature this is what I'm going to do stats-wise and things like that?<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p>"Yeah. In college he would tell me, ‘Man you've got to go out and get this many tackles.' And I would come back, ‘Yeah, you need to get this many picks or if you get an interception you need to take it back to the house.' Stuff like that. Just encouraging each other."</p>
https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8533503/49ers-draft-picks-2015-jaquiski-tartt-transcript-media-2015-nfl-draftDavid Fucillo2015-05-01T17:17:03-07:002015-05-01T17:17:03-07:0049ers select safety Jaquiski Tartt
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<p>The San Francisco 49ers made their second pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, selecting Samford safety Jaquiski Tartt. We take an initial look at the pick.</p> <p>A day after moving down in the first round, the San Francisco 49ers decided to stand pat in round two of the 2015 NFL Draft. The team used the 46th overall pick to select Samford safety <span>Jaquiski Tartt</span>. The pick comes a bit out of left field, with no reported contact between team and player. I'm guessing we'll find out from Tartt during his conference call if he had contact with the 49ers.</p>
<p>From the scouting reports below, it sounds like Tartt has the size and big hitting ability, but struggles in coverage and general consistency. He's a small-school guy, so we'll have to wait and see how he transitions to the competition level of the NFL. Of course, in similar fashion to Armstead, the 49ers don't really need an instant impact from Tartt. It sounds like strong safety is his best role, and he would not convert to cornerback in any fashion.</p>
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<p>The 49ers have <span>Eric Reid</span> and <span>Antoine Bethea</span> in the backfield, so they can take their time to develop Tartt. Eventually, we could see Tartt at strong safety, with <span>Jimmie Ward</span> the permanent nickel. And we can't forget Reid's concussion history. Antoine Bethea is not going to be around forever, so having extra depth is important. And the sooner they can develop a replacement for <span>Craig Dahl</span>, the better.</p>
<p>Here are some scouting reports on Tartt:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/jaquiski-tartt?id=2552391" target="_blank">NFL.com</a><br><a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1761394/jaquiski-tartt" target="_blank">CBSSports.com</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2015-nfl-draft/2015/3/20/8212333/2015-nfl-draft-jacquiski-tartt-s-samford-scouting-report">Big Blue View</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/nfl-draft-preview-2015-ss-jaquiski-tartt/">National Football Post</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://nfldraftbible.com/articles/scouting-report-jaquiski-tartt-samford">NFL Draft Bible</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://draftbreakdown.com/players/jaquiski-tartt/">Draft Breakdown video</a></p>
<p>Our friends at <a target="_blank" href="http://overthecap.com/draft/">Over The Cap</a> have put together rookie pool estimates. For this pick, the 49ers will be giving Tartt approximately a $1,672,324 signing bonus. The total value of the deal will be approximately $4,691,944, and the first year cap number would be approximately $853,081. We'll get confirmation on these numbers later this summer.</p>
<h3>Remaining <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">49ers</a> draft picks</h3>
<p id="paragraph21"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/4/30/8526221/49ers-draft-picks-2015-team-selects-arik-armstead-after-moving-fown"><b>1 (17). Arik Armstead, DL, Oregon</b></a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8532841/2015-nfl-draft-results-49ers-select-jaquiski-tartt-in-the-second-round" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><b>2 (14). Jaquiski Tartt, S, Samford</b></a><br>3 (15). No. 79 overall - Own pick<br>4 (18). No. 117 overall - <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Chargers</a><br>4 (27). No. 126 overall - <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a> (2014 draft trade)<br>4 (33). No. 132 overall - Compensatory pick (<span>Donte Whitner</span>)<br>5 (15). No. 151 overall - Own pick<br>6 (14). No. 189 overall - Own pick<br>7 (29). No. 246 overall - <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Indianapolis Colts</a> (2013 <span>Cam Johnson</span> trade) <br>7 (37). No. 254 overall - Compensatory pick (<span>Anthony Dixon</span>)</p>
<p id="paragraph30">*Note that 49ers comp picks can not be traded.</p>
<h3>49ers top remaining needs</h3>
<p>In no particular order, since opinions will differ on importance:</p>
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<li>Wide Receiver</li>
<li>Cornerback</li>
<li>Inside linebacker</li>
<li>Offensive Line</li>
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<h3>Other links</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.ninersnation.com/nfl-draft-2015-49ers-picks-mock-draft-trade-rumors" target="_blank">49ers draft news and rumors</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/a/nfl-draft-2015-live" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;">NFL Draft results</a> (pick by pick)</li>
<li><a data-ref-index="9" href="http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-round/dt-by-round-input:3" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;">NFL Draft order</a></li>
<li> <a data-ref-index="10" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2015/3/23/8277093/2015-nfl-mock-draft-sb-nation-writers" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;">2015 NFL mock draft</a> (via SB Nation bloggers)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/4/27/8502825/san-francisco-49ers-roster-tracker-2015-free-agency-nfl-draft-trades" target="_blank">49ers offseason roster transaction tracker</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft" class="sbn-auto-link">2015 NFL Draft</a> schedule</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Friday, May 1</b> - 4 p.m. PT (Round 2 - 7 Minutes, Round 3 - 5 Minutes Per Pick)<br><b>Saturday, May 2</b> - 9 a.m. PT (Rounds 4-6 - 5 Minutes Per Pick, Round 7 - 4 Minutes Per Pick)<br><b>TV</b>: NFL Network and ESPN / ESPN2</p>
https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8532841/2015-nfl-draft-results-49ers-select-jaquiski-tartt-in-the-second-roundDavid Fucillo2015-05-01T15:30:02-07:002015-05-01T15:30:02-07:00Day 2 NFL Draft open thread
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<p>Day 2 of the 2015 NFL Draft is about to get underway. Here is your first open thread of the evening! We'll be back with a new thread when the 49ers pick is in.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">2015 NFL Draft</a> rolls on with day two getting started at 4 p.m. PT. Friday will consist of the second and third rounds, with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> holding the first pick. The day wraps up with the three compensatory picks. A year ago, the evening took about five and a half hours, so we are in for the long haul!</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> hold two picks on the day, with the 14th pick of the second round, and the 15th pick of the third round. Considering the team has three picks in the fourth round, they very well could end up rather active on the trade market. They have several needs to figure out, including wide receiver, cornerback, offensive line and inside linebacker. Those are not all of them, and some will disagree with some of those, but the 49ers will be busy the next two days.</p>
<p>We'll have a new thread for the 49ers pick, and potentially even earlier than that if insanity breaks out otherwise. For now though, we'll wait and see what happens. Below is a feed from @ninersnation where I'll be posting plenty of info. And as with yesterday, <b>site decorum is off for the weekend.</b></p>
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https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8532481/welcome-to-day-2-of-the-2015-nfl-draftDavid Fucillo2015-05-01T13:31:45-07:002015-05-01T13:31:45-07:00Armstead intro press conference live stream
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<p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> will introduce defensive lineman <span>Arik Armstead</span> Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. PT. Armstead spoke to the media via conference call Thursday evening, but this will provide the formal introduction with photo opportunities. Armstead will answer some questions from the assembled media, so it should be available for viewing. CSN Bay Area will be broadcasting, which means you can watch the live stream above from <a href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/page/csnbayareacom-live" target="_blank">CSNBayArea.com/live</a>. If there are any issues with that stream, check out <a href="http://www.49ers.com/media-gallery/live-video.html" target="_blank">49ers.com/live</a>.</p>
<p>Armstead spoke with the media Thursday, and you can view the full transcript <a href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8530641/arik-armstead-conference-call-transcript-sack-totals-jim-tomsula-meeting" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I don't expect a lot more to come from the press conference, but it will be interesting to see how he responds in front of the press. I don't think it really matters for purposes of playing, but it's always interesting. Last year, when <span>Jimmie Ward</span> met the media the Friday after he was drafted, I'm pretty sure he could not have been any more smooth. It was a fun, light press conference. It has little to no bearing on his football playing, but it's something to watch.</p>
https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8531671/arik-armstead-press-conference-live-streamDavid Fucillo2015-05-01T13:01:04-07:002015-05-01T13:01:04-07:00Arik Armstead meets kids outside Levi's Stadium<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/mattbarrows/status/594223769947766785">Arik Armstead meets kids outside Levi's&nbsp;Stadium</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>The 49ers first round pick has arrived for his press conference this afternoon. In the meantime, he met some kids outside Levi's Stadium.</p></p></div>
https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8531455/arik-armstead-meets-kids-outside-levis-stadiumDavid Fucillo2015-05-01T05:35:09-07:002015-05-01T05:35:09-07:00Day 2 NFL Draft broadcast info
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<p>Day two of the 2015 NFL Draft gets going Friday afternoon. Here is a quick look at the usual television information, and where the 49ers stand heading into round two. Don't forget to check out the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/a/nfl-draft-2015-live" target="new">SB Nation NFL Draft results tracker</a>.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">2015 NFL Draft</a> is through the sexy first round, and we start to slowly work our way into the grind. Day 2 still features some big names as we cover rounds two and three. The San Francisco 49ers have one pick in each of the two rounds, but as we saw on Thursday, a trade would not be out of the realm of the possible.</p>
<p>The 49ers drafted <span>Arik Armstead</span> on Thursday, and naturally that annoyed most folks. He has some work to do to develop consistency, particularly in the pass rush. However, the 49ers have two more picks today, and then another seven on Saturday. There is still a lot of work to be done, but the picks are there to make some things happen. Considering the team now has three picks in the fourth round, there is a chance to do some serious maneuvering.</p>
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<p><b>Round two kicks off at 4:00 p.m. PT</b> from Chicago. The NFL allows seven minutes per pick in round two, and then five minutes per pick in round three. The three comp picks at the end of round three get four minutes. Day 3 will kick off on Saturday at 9 a.m. PT, and it will be five minutes per pick for rounds four through six, and four minutes for round seven and all the comp picks.</p>
<p><b>Television</b></p>
<p>ESPN and NFL Network will once again provide television coverage. I prefer NFL Network, but given that I spend more time on Twitter than watching the television screen, I suppose it's not too big a deal what is on. But if you're looking for the best option, it's a tougher call after day one. Once Chris Berman is off the screen, ESPN's coverage improves quite a bit.</p>
<p><b>Online</b></p>
<p>If you do not have television access during the draft, NFL.com/live will provide a live stream of the day's festivities.</p>
<h4>49ers draft picks</h4>
<p id="paragraph2"><a href="http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/4/30/8526221/49ers-draft-picks-2015-team-selects-arik-armstead-after-moving-fown" target="_blank"><b>1 (17). Arik Armstead, DL, Oregon</b></a><br>2 (14). No. 46 overall - Own pick<br>3 (15). No. 79 overall - Own pick<br>4 (18). No. 117 overall - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a><br>4 (27). No. 126 overall - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> (2014 draft trade)<br>4 (33). No. 132 overall - Compensatory pick (<span>Donte Whitner</span>)<br>5 (15). No. 151 overall - Own pick<br>6 (14). No. 189 overall - Own pick<br>7 (29). No. 246 overall - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Indianapolis Colts</a> (2013 <span>Cam Johnson</span> trade) <br>7 (37). No. 254 overall - Compensatory pick (<span>Anthony Dixon</span>)</p>
https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/5/1/8527317/nfl-draft-2015-date-tv-coverage-live-online-stream-start-time-49ers-picksDavid Fucillo