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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Attacking and protecting young quarterbacks

By George Stockburger

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks looks to pass in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 5, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks looks to pass in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 5, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 04: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after a tackle in the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at TDECU Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 04: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after a tackle in the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at TDECU Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Houston. Ed Oliver. 3. player. 42. . DT

As the 49ers continue to try and build the best possible team they can around Jimmy Garoppolo, they add arguably the best defensive player in this year’s draft — Ed Oliver.

The 49ers have spent some very valuable draft capital on the defensive line in recent years so we know John Lynch understands the importance of a great pass rush in today’s NFL. The 49ers also have the unfortunate task of trying to block Aaron Donald every year, and he just recently posted a career high four sacks in a game against San Francisco.

Provided Garoppolo can stay healthy going forward, San Francisco’s offense should be fine, but adding a player like Oliver on the defensive front could take a lot of pressure off the San Francisco offense.

He’s dominant.

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