San Francisco 49ers
Key Draft Needs: QB, WR, LB
Record: 1-13
Quarterback – This could be Chip Kelly’s last rodeo in the NFL, so despite there not being a quarterback worthy of being the second-overall pick the 49ers could reach for one. Kelly wants an accurate quarterback who will get rid of the ball quickly, but is there a player like that in this years draft? Physically, Deshaun Watson fits the bill, but his accuracy may not. Watson’s mobility may be enough for Kelly to pull the switch and make it happen.
Wide Receiver – Kelly has a history of drafting wide receivers early from his days in Philadelphia. In fact, he drafted three wide receivers in the first three rounds as the Eagles coach. Two of those receivers (Josh Huff and Nelson Agholor) came out of the PAC-12, a conference Kelly has extensive knowledge of. If Juju Smith-Shuster falls to the second round for some reason, Kelly appears to be a natural fit.
Linebacker – The retirement of Chris Borland and NaVarro Bowman set the 49ers defense back further than they could replenish. With the style of defense 49ers players are forced upon with, having as much young depth at linebacker is essential to the future of the franchise under Kelly. Perhaps using their high second-round pick on a linebacker could be in the stars for San Francisco.