San Francisco 49ers Mock Draft: Final 7-Round Mock Before the Actual Draft

The San Francisco 49ers, and their fans in particular, will enter the upcoming NFL draft with enthusiasm and confidence. 

After a phenomenal 2011-2012 season, one that ultimately left them a few fumbles away from a Super Bowl appearance, the 49ers will have coherence in their personnel, coaching staff and front office. 

This is now a stable franchise with capable leaders who care to win now, but ultimately also make the tough decisions for the team's benefit. 

This is a draft, as I stated before in a previous article, that should be viewed in the utmost importance. Every draft should be viewed in this manner, but for a team like the 49ers, who are coming off a strong season, this could be a class that makes a difference come playoff time. 

With that said, here is my final mock before we hear NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announce who will head to the Indianapolis Colts as the first overall selection. I wonder who the Indianapolis Colts will select? 

Round 1: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech

I can't envision the 49ers staying pat at this selection. Expect Trent Baalke to move down in this draft rather than reach for a player. Stephen Hill would be an intriguing addition.

With the recent additions of Randy Moss and Mario Manningham, the 49ers don't necessarily have to select a receiver this high—but if Hill is available, expect the Niners to pull the trigger. 

His height-and-speed combination should make teams salivate, but Hill is supremely raw. He came from an unconventional offense at Georgia Tech, and it should take him a bit of time to adjust in a pro-style offense. 

Hill won't be that dominant, No. 1 receiver the Niners are searching for, at least not in year one. It should take him some time to reach his ceiling, but I would expect Hill to be an immediate contributor in the upcoming season. 

Round 2: Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska

Jared Crick will not last into the third round, and I expect the 49ers to move up and select the Nebraska product. 

He looks to be a perfect 3-4 end. Crick is an excellent run-stuffer, and with his long arms, is a threat as pass-rusher. He has fine technique and is a sure-tackler. In addition, his athleticism is one of his more finer attributes. 

Crick may have to put on a little weight (just a tad), but he should be able to hold his own. He may have to play at left end, where his athleticism will fare well against the slower right tackles in the league. 

Round 3: Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State

The Niners take another receiver after selecting Stephen Hill in the first round. Similar to Hill, Brian Quick has huge upside 

At 6'5'' and 220 pounds, Quick reminds me of a younger Vincent Jackson. He isn't a speedster, but he has the length and height to be an effective receiver in the end zone. 

Quick has to be more polished as a route-runner, but if he's available at the end of the third round, it would be a great value for Trent Baalke and the 49ers front office. 

The 49ers receivers should prove to be more formidable this time around with additions like Quick and Hill to an already improved corps. 

Round 4: Mike Brewster, OG, Ohio State

Brewster would be a great value addition at the end of the fourth round. The 49ers need interior line help, and Brewster can fill in at guard until the 49ers are ready to move on from Jonathan Goodwin at center. 

He is an excellent pass-protector and a high-IQ type of player. He isn't a run mauler in the form of the other 49ers offensive linemen, but he would complement their abilities quite nicely. 

I suspect he may be gone before the 49ers selection, but I can envision the Niners moving up and selecting the Buckeyes product to man the middle for future years. 

Round 5: Aaron Henry, S, Wisconsin

This may be a reach, but Henry has corner skills for a safety. He is a phenomenal man defender and shouldn't have trouble defending tight ends in the NFL. 

The 49ers could use some depth in their defensive backfield after losing both Madieu Williams and Reggie Williams in free agency. 

Round 6: Tauren Poole, RB, Tennessee

Poole doesn't have the upside of other prospects, but he is a solid player who can make an immediate impact. 

He has the speed and hands to be an effective third-down back. I expect him to fall because of the upside issue. Poole doesn't do anything exceptionally well.

Nonetheless, Pool would still be a solid addition at the end of the sixth round. 

Round 7: David Paulson, TE, Oregon

Paulson is an athletic tight end who could make an immediate impact as a pass-catcher in the 49ers' tight-end-happy offense. 

He will have to improve as a blocker, though, as Jim Harbaugh likes his tight ends multidimensional.