Gang Green Nation Community Mock Draft Pick #17

by John B on Mar 30, 2010 9:31 PM EDT

Newcomb29(Edge) addressed San Francisco's right tackle problem by taking Trent Williams in the first round. Where will they go now? Let's find out.

With the seventeenth pick in the Gang Green Nation Community Mock Draft, Newcomb29(Edge) picks for the San Francisco 49ers...

Brandon Graham

The 49ers also need help rushing the passer and this guy would fit great in their system, anywhere the ball goes he goes. He could put his hand in the dirt on the left side(Niners need help there even though he is a bit undersized) or play some OLB or TED linebacker. While Takeo Spikes is one of the best to play the TED LB position his end is near. Drafting Graham would give the Niners pass rush help and a linebacker of the future to go with Patrick Willis.

My reaction:

I'm a huge Graham fan. He'll have to learn how to play standing up in San Francisco's 3-4, but I could see the transition being pretty quick. Graham is a smart player with good instincts. He's powerful and uses his hands well. He should be able to do good work right off the bat against the run and as a pass rusher. He's athletic enough to hold his own in coverage. Newcomb's done great work here. He's filled two holes in San Francisco's starting lineup in the first seventeen picks. Earl Thomas is another option here, but I really like Graham.

What do you have to say about the pick, Gang Green Nation?

The Draft:

1. St. Louis (David Wyatt)-Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

2. Detroit (TheSanchize6)-Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

3. Tampa Bay (nrmax88)-Russell Okung, T, Oklahoma State

4. Washington (eighthoursaway)-Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

5. Kansas City (michael28102)-Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

6. Seattle (arrowshockey16)-Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

7. Cleveland (chrebetsthebet)-Joe Haden, CB, Florida

8. Oakland (mousie)-Bruce Campbell, T, Maryland

9. Buffalo (MachlinT)-Bryan Bulaga, T, Iowa

10. Jacksonville (Leamg)-Jason Paul-Pierre, DE, South Florida

11. Denver (THetes)-Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

12. Miami (ThomasU)-Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas

13. San Francisco (Newcomb29(Edge))-Trent Williams, T, Oklahoma

14. Seattle (arrowshockey16)-Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

15. New York Giants (Crackback)-Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

16. Tennessee Titans (JGrill77)-Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State

17. San Francisco 49ers (Newcomb29(Edge))-Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan

Poll

Do you agree with the selection of Brandon Graham?

Yes

43 votes

No

24 votes

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Comments

Great pick

His athleticism should allow him to thrive in their 3-4 once he adjusts. Like it a lot.

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by Matt Birch on Mar 30, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

Good pick.

Can’t go wrong with Graham.

by Crackback on Mar 30, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

woulda picked thomas, but this is okay

by Ryan Alfieri on Mar 30, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

TED?

What is this TED thing? What’s the difference between TED and SAM?

and the home of the... JETS!!!
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by dvdvil on Mar 30, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

It's what the Niners call there SAM

I watched it on CSN seeing as I live in Nevada and I get California sports channels. Singletary run’s his OLB as TED and something else, I forget what it is called

Bonds... hit is high.... He hits it DEEEEEEEP..... OUTTA HERE BONDS STANDS ALONE- Duane Kuiper on 756

by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Mar 31, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh ok, so it’s pretty much just a preference then.

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by dvdvil on Mar 31, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions

This would be a good draft for the 49ers. Adding help on the O-line and defensive front 7 is how you win long term. Kinda feels like the Jets draft a few years ago with Ferguson and Mangold, not flashy, but solid.

by NJHockey8 on Mar 31, 2010 12:13 AM EDT reply actions