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12/2/24
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San Francisco 49ers 2025 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Rebuilding For Another Super Bowl Run
It's time for the San Francisco 49ers to look ahead to this offseason.
A blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football signaled the end of San Francisco's playoff hopes. At 5-7, the 49ers have just a 10 percent chance at making the playoffs, according to The Athletic's playoff projection model.
While there's a small chance the 49ers could turn things around, they'll be playing the rest of the season without Christian McCaffrey, who suffered a knee injury in Week 13. Meanwhile, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa have missed back-to-back games, and Brock Purdy is trying to play through a shoulder injury.
The injuries have become too much to overcome for the 49ers, and if they want to compete for a Super Bowl again in 2025, they'll need to hit on some draft picks this offseason to give them some much-needed reinforcements on both sides of the ball/
49ers 7-round 2025 NFL MOck Draft
Enjoyed Anthonie Knapp talking us through his holding penalty and "overthinking" Nic Scourton's spin move. Included that in today's film analysis for @insideNDsports subscribers: https://t.co/hK9vhzITtn pic.twitter.com/7TOZWiMHyW
— Tyler James (@TJamesND) September 4, 2024
Round 1, 14th Overall
Pick: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M 
Nick Bosa is still a top-tier pass rusher, but the 49ers don't have a reliable, long-term No. 2 option to get after the quarterback. Leonard Floyd is having a solid season with 6.5 sacks, but he is 32 and will be in the final year of his deal in 2025.
Nic Scourton is a stylistically different pass rusher than the 49ers have on their roster. At 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, he's a thick EDGE but has the pass-rushing moves and movement skills of a much lighter player.
While he's not the fastest pass rusher and may not have the length that other first-round EDGEs typically possess, Scourton is such a unique prospect that he'll generate plenty of interest in the top 20 picks. The 49ers could go with an offensive lineman in the first round, or they could take an EDGE like Scourton and wait for Day 2 to go after depth on the other side of the football.
Nic Scourton's Full Scouting Report, Pro Comp
Round 2, 45th overall
Pick: Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
The 49ers may need to start thinking about a succession plan for Trent Williams. However, if there's not good value for a tackle early on, then the 49ers could shift their plan and look for more help on the interior of their offensive line to pair with promising rookie guard Dominick Puni.
Tyler Booker has been one of the more intriguing prospects on Alabama's offense this season. He has a massive 6-foot-5, 325-pound frame but has slimmed down significantly from last season. He uses strength and leverage to move bodies in the run game, along with strong hands and strike timing to lock up defenders in pass protection.
While Booker may lack the length and agility to be a tackle, he's such a powerful lineman that he could be a real asset for a team that loves to run the ball like San Francisco.
Tyler Booker's Full Scouting Report, Pro Comp
Here's the T.J. Sanders sack versus Missouri on tape. Just an incredibly violent and quick player. He's still developing his pass rush arsenal, but it's easy to get lost imagining what he could be in a few years. https://t.co/be4Vddc9nG pic.twitter.com/lqDTm2PhA1
— Sam Teets (@Sam_Teets33) November 18, 2024
Round 3, 76th Overall
Pick: T.J. Sanders, DL, South Carolina
Even when Javon Hargrave returns from injury next season, the 49ers will need to continue adding depth up front on the defensive line. A rotational piece behind Hargrave and Maliek Collins, particularly one who can rush the passer, would be a huge boost to San Francisco's defense.
T.J. Sanders out of South Carolina fits that bill. He's a tick undersized at 290 pounds, but he's an excellent gap penetrator with quickness, explosiveness, and a red-hot motor that shows up consistently on tape. He has great timing in his hand usage to consistently get engaged, and shocks and sheds at the point of attack to disengage against the run.
A lack of size and length will hurt his consistency against the run, but Sanders is still a fun chess piece that brings something different to the 49ers defensive line.
Round 3, 101st Overall
Pick: Zy Alexander, CB, LSU
The 49ers love length at cornerback and swung for the fences on a future All-Pro by signing Charvarius Ward just a few seasons ago. That move has panned out, but now the 49ers need to figure out their long-term plan on the outside opposite of Ward.
Renardo Green could very well be that long-term answer as a second-round pick in last year's draft. However, competition and depth are important at a position like cornerback, where things can get ugly quickly if someone goes down.
Zy Alexander transferred from Southeast Louisiana to LSU before the 2023 season, quickly becoming an impact player for the Tigers during the last two seasons. He's a versatile 6-foot-2 cornerback with size and intensity, allowing him to be an asset in coverage and run support.
While he lacks top-end speed, he seems to be wired the right way to handle the intensity of the NFL, making him a fun piece with the rest of San Francisco's young defensive backs.
Remember when Jeffrey Bassa returned this interception for 45 yards to seal the win over Texas Tech last season? #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/nFtbv63Jhp
— emilyetaylor (@emilyetaylor23) July 24, 2024
Round 4, 115th Overall
Pick: Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon
Fred Warner is one of the best linebackers in the NFL, but his running mate, De'Vondre Campbell, has been a massive disappointment. The 49ers need a younger ILB to pair with their All-Pro, and Jeffrey Bassa is the perfect player to learn from a star like Warner.
Ducks head coach Dan Lanning has sung Bassa's praises even before this season, and the veteran linebacker has continued to have a major impact on Oregon's defense.
Bassa excels as a coverage linebacker but also brings value as a blitzer. He is smaller than most off-ball linebackers, but his college experience and competitive toughness will bring value to a team with an already-established starter looking for a partner in the middle of the defense.
Round 4, 137th overall
Pick: Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
George Kittle is arguably the best tight end in the NFL, and it doesn't look like he's slowing down at all when he's healthy. However, when Kittle isn't able to go, the 49ers typically don't have a viable option as a replacement who can be an asset in both the run and passing games.
Notre Dame consistently churns out NFL tight ends, and Mitchell Evans has a chance to be the next good one to come out of South Bend. He has great size at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds and has the natural play strength to move bodies in the run game. He also has the length and body control to come away with impressive catches, even through contact.
While he's not a top-tier athlete at the position, Evans can be a good in-line "Y" tight end who could even help the 49ers in 12 personnel when Kittle is healthy.
Gabriel hits T-Ferg for an @oregonfootball TD ‼️
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 10, 2024
Dillon Gabriel ties Case Keenum’s FBS all-time total TD record with 178 👏#B1GFootball on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/9C2AjuBgVw
Round 6, 188th Overall
Pick: Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
Brandon Allen isn't going to cut it as a long-term backup to Brock Purdy. The 49ers found that out the hard way in the blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Instead, the 49ers could draft a Day 3 backup with college experience who could slot in and hold his own in Kyle Shanahan's offense. Dillon Gabriel fits that mold as a mobile lefty who can run an offense and take care of the football. Despite playing in different systems for three schools in Oregon, Oklahoma, and UCF, he has never thrown more than seven interceptions in a season.
He's a smaller QB like Purdy, but Gabriel has good arm talent and the mobility/pocket awareness to evade pressure and extend plays. It's a pretty similar skill set to Purdy, which would make him a fun backup instead of an unproven veteran like Allen.
Dillon Gabriel's Full Scouting Report, Pro Comp
Round 7, 234th Overall
Pick: Jalen Rivers, OT, Miami
A late-round flier on another offensive lineman seems like a prudent move.
Jalen Rivers has experience playing both guard and left tackle for the Miami Hurricanes and has done a good enough job at both spots to earn a spot at this year's Senior Bowl in Mobile. He's allowed just one sack and eight total pressures at left tackle this season, protecting Cam Ward's blind side.
While he doesn't have the ideal size for a tackle at 6-foot-5 and 325 pounds, Rivers has thrived at left tackle in protecting his quarterback at the college level.
#CentralArkansas EDGE David Walker (#8) already on a tear through five games, has 10.5 TFLs and 6.5 sacks, explosive first step and added some weight to his frame in the off-season.
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) October 2, 2024
Has dominated the FCS level this last couple seasons and it’s continuing this year. pic.twitter.com/QbEul2Mm8N
Round 7, 247th Overall
Pick: David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
EDGE depth is always a nice addition to a defense, and adding a second pass rusher this late in the draft could be a worthwhile flier.
David Walker has 30 sacks and six forced fumbles in just three seasons at the FCS level. That's a ton of production for a small school, which should have scouts at least interested to watch his film. He's a thicker EDGE at 6-foot-2 and 260 and could garner enough interest to get himself drafted in the later rounds.
Round 7, 249th Overall
Pick: Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech 
Jordan Mason has filled in admirably as a backup to Christian McCaffrey, but depending on the health status of their superstar RB heading into 2025, they may want to take another flier on a running back in the draft.
Tahj Brooks is a violent 230-pound downhill runner with more than 3,000 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns over the last two seasons. A heavy workload with nearly 900 career carries could have him facing a short shelf life at the NFL level, but his size and run style should make him a draftable running back in the later rounds.
PAT BRYANT SCORES THE GAME-WINNING TD ON 4TH DOWN! 😱@IlliniFootball pic.twitter.com/ndso5u3X8B
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 23, 2024
Round 7, 254th Overall
Pick: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
Jauan Jennings has turned into an awesome weapon for the 49ers but could demand a big contract in free agency following the 2025 season.
Bryant could be a worthwhile backup plan in case the 49ers can't bring Jennings back in 2026. He has good size at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds and has been a big reason for Illinois' offensive success this season, catching 54 passes for 984 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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