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San Francisco 49ers: NFL Draft Mock 1.0

By Phillip Benson

Nov 28, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Sooners defeated the Cowboys 58-23. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Sooners defeated the Cowboys 58-23. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kenyan Drake (17) runs for touchdown on a kick off during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

4th Round (Order Undetermined): RB Kenyan Drake, Alabama

He may not be the feature back, but Kenyan Drake would provide a guy Keelly will be able to use in his offense. With a balance of running and passing, Drake is quite possibly the best receiving back in the draft, and could slot in well. At 6’1″ 210 lbs, he is not a Darren Sproles-sized back, but has the skill set.

Drake provides versatility as he has great vision in the back field and remains in balance and has the ability to make quick cuts. Also, his return ability will boost a 49ers special teams unit that just can’t seem to find guys to earn yards and put the offense in good field position.

Drake took it to the house on the biggest stage of the National Championship against the Clemson Tigers. That game alone is what could shape his NFL career as a return man, and specialist in the back field.

Carlos Hyde needs to stay healthy as well, but Shaun Draughn and Drake could handle the load if the running back needs time off due to injury.

One shouldn’t expect a heavy workload for one running back in Kelly’s system, so a three-headed monster could be in the works if the 49ers select him. In the fourth round, this would be a De’Anthony Thomas scenario.

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