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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 13

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

. EDGE. Texas A&M. Myles Garrett. 2. player. 42

Like the Browns, the San Francisco 49ers could probably use a quarterback. However, given the fact that they currently rank near the bottom of the league in sacks, they should look to find a talented edge rusher in the first round.

With the No. 2 pick, the 49ers would be thrilled to take Texas A&M edge rusher Myles Garrett. The 49ers have lacked a truly dominant pass rusher since Aldon Smith, and Garrett could be the ideal candidate to fill that role.

Garrett comes in at a monster 6’5” and 270 pounds, using his strength to manhandle would-be blockers on his way to the quarterback. He’s explosive off of the snap and can bend the edge when needed. His technique will continue to develop, and he could provide the 49ers with a much-needed infusion of talent on that side of the ball.

There’s a chance that Garrett goes No. 1 overall, but the 49ers might be the best situation for him to thrive in.

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