San Francisco 49ers
Top Pick: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
Not much is going right for the 49ers this season. Surprising given the young talent they seem to have in place. Then again there are plenty of holes that need plugging. DeForest Buckner looks like he’s well on his way to locking down a defensive end spot. After a quiet start to the year he’s begun to up the intensity. He has 36 tackles and two sacks in six games thus far. Given his impressive physical potential, it should only get better with time.
Grade: B
Hidden Gem: Rashard Robinson, CB, Florida
The common line regarding cornerback Rashard Robinson was his somewhat slender frame and a number of question marks off the field. Teams weren’t sure they could trust him enough. In such cases a talented player falls. San Francisco was in a good position to give him an opportunity. He fit their scheme and what they wanted to do. They were right. He has 18 tackles and is better in coverage than people thought he’d be at this point.