While the 49ers find themselves with more draft picks this season than they had a season ago and more holes for those draft picks to fill, it still wouldn’t be a surprise to see them change. in the first round of No. 12 general election. ESPN’s Todd McShay illustrated a scenario in which San Francisco returns to earn significant project capital, but his selection is a little scratchy.
An exchange change would make a lot of sense for the 49ers in a scenario where all four defenders participate in the first four elections, as McShay’s game plays. If San Francisco were to stay at 12 for a defender, he should probably be one of the best clients like Zach Wilson, Justin Fields or Trey Lance. The probability of getting a QB for the sake of getting one with the 12th choice seems low.
Without slipping top QBs, the 49ers trade with the Bears. Chicago lands the 12th pick in exchange for No. 20, no. 52 and a selection from the first or second round in the 2022 draft. This is a massive action for San Francisco to jump back eight places in which it would still choose in the top 20. It would also give them two selections from the round of two that he could use to maneuver to the back end of the first round, or understand to pull a choice from the third round after sending theirs to Washington in the Trent Williams transaction.
All of this makes a lot of sense for San Francisco. Their choice through McShay is an amazing touch, albeit given their laundry list. With option no. 20, the 49ers in McShay’s fake sketch revolve around TCU safety Trevon Moehrig.
The security of 6-2, £ 202 could be a long-term answer for the 49ers second, Jaquiski Tartt is heading for free agency and Jimmie Ward’s uncertain future beyond his contract ending after the 2022 season. It’s unlikely for Moehrig to enter a safe role in the box, like the one Tartt often occupied. If the 49ers choose him, it could signal a change in defensive philosophy or a move for Ward to nickel K’Waun Williams’ defender with tabs for an unlimited free agency.
Another player available in 20th place is Michigan defensive end Kwity Paye, who goes to 21st place for the Colts in McShay’s mockery. Paye is a 6-4, 272-pound defensive end who has amassed 16.5 tackles and 8.5 sacks in the last 16 games for the Wolverines. He is a good athlete, with some versatility, who could play well in a 49ers front that desperately needs help.
While the player taken with the choice can be debated, and the team’s needs are likely to change after a free agency, this type of exchange can be expected if the offer is there. Unless the 49ers believe there is a prospect that cannot be missed at 12, they should slip a few seats to raise design capital to give them more flexibility on Days 2 and 3 in a year. in which he must recover. their list of cheap rookie talent.