2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Wild QB Trade Chess Match

2. player. 42. Linebackers almost never go this high in a draft. Many feel the position doesn’t impact the game enough to warrant it. However, don’t forget who is running the San Francisco 49ers now. John Lynch played on one of the best defenses in NFL history. He saw first-hand what a great linebacker could mean to the success of a defense in Derrick Brooks. If he felt he’d be getting someone of that caliber, then no pick is too rich. <p>Reuben Foster does indeed have that level of talent. He was everywhere for Alabama the past few years. He’d make tackle after tackle, deal out some vicious hits and always seemed to be around the football. Playing the Brooks position of weakside linebacker in a 4-3 seems tailor made for his skills. He’ll be able to do what he does best which is chase down and try to bury ball carriers. Together with a healthy Navorro Bowman, the 49ers would have something.</p>. LB. Alabama. Reuben Foster