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San Francisco 49ers top first round options in 2019 NFL Draft

By Sayre Bedinger

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 30: A fan holds a San Francisco 49ers helmet looking for autographs before playing the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 30: A fan holds a San Francisco 49ers helmet looking for autographs before playing the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Nick Bosa of Ohio State works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Nick Bosa of Ohio State works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

1. Nick Bosa, EDGE, Ohio State

There’s no surprise here. The top option for the 49ers if they stay with the second overall pick is almost unquestionably to draft Nick Bosa out of Ohio State.

Bosa is an extremely advanced edge player for his age and experience, utilizing an expanded pass rush repertoire to wreck games for opposing offenses.

Like his brother Joey, Nick is capable of dominating games on the edge not only as a pass rusher but as a run defender. His greatest asset? His strong hands.

Bosa can win initially with quickness, but combining his quickness off the ball with such a violent punch? It’s a deadly combination.

The 49ers acquired Dee Ford from the Chiefs this offseason, and getting him for a second round pick was a steal. I think pairing Ford up with Bosa will give opposing teams nightmares.

If your quarterback is taking a deep drop, you had better hope your tackles get out of their stance quickly. Bosa’s diverse skill set makes it nearly impossible for teams to keep just one player assigned to him.

With Ford on the other side, the 49ers should be able to get off the field rather easily on most 3rd down situations.

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