Sourdough Sam
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Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State
"Lance could go higher with a run on quarterbacks. If he's available at 12th overall, he might be too enticing to pass up. His background and skill set fit perfectly within Kyle Shanahan's offense."
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
"The 49ers will likely undergo big changes on defense this offseason, with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh gone and cornerbacks Richard Sherman, Ahkello Witherspoon and Jason Verrett all unrestricted free agents. That's why it makes sense to target a corner early. Surtain, my top-ranked corner, could be a starter on Day 1. He had 27 pass breakups and four interceptions over three seasons at Bama. At 6-2, Surtain has the size and speed to play on an island and lock down wideouts. Depending on whether San Francisco can bring back free-agent left tackle Trent Williams, offensive line could also be a position to target."
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus: EDGE Kwity Paye, Michigan
"Arik Armstead's versatility can slot in a lot of places along the defensive line. The 49ers defense relies on that front four to get home, and Paye's freak athleticism could benefit from learning across from Nick Bosa."
Dalton Johnson, NBC Sports Bay Area: OL Rashawn Slater, Northwestern
"Not a sexy pick, but a smart one. Is Slater a tackle? A guard? A center? The beautiful thing is, he can play all positions across the line.
"If the 49ers fail to re-sign Trent Williams in free agency, they can slot Slater in at tackle. If he returns, he could play guard or center. This might even make Mike McGlinchey move inside.
"In this case, the top four QBs are off the board, as are the top two cornerbacks. The 49ers could go with an edge rusher here, but I believe Slater is the best available option, and perhaps the smartest."
Vinnie Iyer, SportingNews.com: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
"There's a growing chance the 49ers go in a different direction at quarterback, like offering up Jimmy Garoppolo in a trade for Kirk Cousins. They do have a major issue looming in their defense with a slew of cornerbacks headed to free agency, led by veteran leader Richard Sherman. That lines up well with this selection. Surtain, with his pedigree, size and ball-hawking skills, has the potential to be a true shutdown player."