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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 26, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad offensive tackle Joe Haeg of North Dakota State (middle) listens to instructions from a member of the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff with offensive tackle Kyle Murphy of Stanford (77) and offensive guard Willie Beavers of Western Michigan (right) during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

5th Round (Second Pick): OT Willie Beavers, Western Michigan

For a potential day two or day three steal, Willie Beavers may be the guy. He was the anchor on the offensive line for the Western Michigan Broncos in 2015. Finishing 8-5, they fought Michigan State tough to only a 13-point loss, but made the best of his opportunity to compete against prime competition, slowing down fellow draft prospect Shilique Calhoun.

At 6’5″ and 321 lbs, Beavers has protypical size and skill set to be a left tackle. He also has the athleticism and good feet to keep defenders in front of him, and has the ability to run block and pass protection. The 49ers need more pass protection and with Beavers to learn behind Joe Staley and Davis, soon he would be able to take over.

To please Baalke, his run-blocking abilities are his strong suit as he is able to create pathways for the runners. Having to work on balance and handling elite competitiors on a consistent basis, Beavers is a prospect with high upside if he receives the proper coaching and can learn the playbook.

For a fifth-round pick and a team not going anywhere anytime soon, the 49ers can afford to have him wait and develop.

Next: Sixth Round