NFL Mock Draft 2015 First Round: Where will Marcus Mariota fall?

Arik Armstead. 15. player. 42. <p>Why go for Marcus Mariota when Colin Kaepernick is almost the same type of player except more physically gifted? The San Francisco 49ers should focus on defense</p> <p>Arik Armstead is a potential superstar, but for the most part he’s just a pretty safe bet that you can be pretty sure will work out as a solid defensive end in the NFL. With the drama that happened with the 49ers this past year, he’d be a great addition.</p> <p>San Francisco needs a lot of help up front, and Armstead will seriously beef them up at 6’7″ 292 pounds. Armstead was in on 47 tackles last year and had two and a half sacks despite missing four games. And he lined up at defensive end and defensive tackle.</p> <p>He will be versatile in the NFL as well, and that will be very useful in San Francisco’s defense. The 49ers know they already know they have some talent, and a few sure upgrades that they can get on the cheap end through the draft will be very valuable.</p> <p>Armstead is sure to be reliable, and at 6’7″ he’s got potential at the same time. There is no reason not to go for him.</p>. Defensive Lineman. Oregon Ducks