December 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback
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Kaepernick (7) high-fives fans after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi
The NFL Draft is just about a month away, and theSan Francisco 49erswill be looking to hit a home run in order to make up for the series of losses the team has suffered through the offseason. The experts atNFL.comandCBS.comhave both released the latest versions of their mock drafts, including who they believe the 49ers will select as the 15th overall selection.
The team has its fair share of needs, as linebackersPatrick WillisandChris Borlandboth shockingly retired earlier this offseason, and cornerbacksPerrish CoxandChris Culliverhave signed elsewhere. The offensive line also has its fair share of question marks, with the myriad of injuries suffered last year,Mike Iupati‘s departure, andJonathan Martin‘s release.
Rarely do these mock drafts ever pan out, but they usually do give an idea of how the team should focus on drafting. Here’s a look at how each of the nine experts see the 49ers approaching the first round of the draft.
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