San Francisco 49ers Mock Draft: B/R Community Top 100 and 7-Round Results

NFL mocks abound in the weeks leading up to the 2015 NFL draft. Many point out the specific needs of individual teams or are done by one individual breaking down each team's targets from his or her perspective.

But the reality is that 32 teams with different needs and different general managers will be making selections—all of which can throw off such speculation or prediction that has been made by pundits everywhere. 

As such, Bleacher Report's team of 2015 NFL draft correspondents combined to hold a 100-pick mock draft that would give an accurate picture into just how the first three rounds of this year's draft could go. Each correspondent gave a pick in Rounds 1 through 3 paying close attention to the team's needs.

Draft-day trades were not a part of the draft, so each team was to draft at the specified spot in each round. 

The San Francisco 49ers hold the No. 15 overall pick in the draft and nine picks in total. This does give general manager Trent Baalke some flexibility to address the various needs the 49ers have this offseason. Yet one cannot overstate the need for Baalke and Co. to strike gold with some impact players when April 30 rolls around.

So who did the 49ers wind up grabbing in the community draft? Which players would be ideal, and likely, fits in Rounds 4 through 7?

Round 1: Cornerback Trae Waynes, Michigan State

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
1	Buccaneers	Jameis Winston	QB	Florida State
2	Titans	Marcus Mariota	QB	Oregon
3	Jaguars	Dante Fowler, Jr.	DE	Florida
4	Raiders	Leonard Williams	DT	USC
5	Redskins	Brandon Scherff	OL	Iowa
6	Jets	Vic Beasley	OLB	Clemson
7	Bears	Amari Cooper	WR	Alabama
8	Falcons	Bud Dupree	DE	Kentucky
9	Giants	Kevin White	WR	West Virginia
10	Rams	Andrus Peat	OT	Stanford
11	Vikings	Marcus Peters	CB	Washington
12	Browns	DeVante Parker	WR	Louisville
13	Saints	Shane Ray	DE	Missouri
14	Dolphins	La'el Collins	OL	LSU
15	49ers	Trae Waynes	CB	Michigan State
16	Texans	Breshad Perriman	WR	UCF
17	Chargers	Danny Shelton	DT	Washington
18	Chiefs	Randy Gregory	LB	Nebraska
19	Browns	Todd Gurley	RB	Georgia
20	Eagles	Jake Fisher	OL	Oregon
21	Bengals	Landon Collins	S	Alabama
22	Steelers	Kevin Johnson	CB	Wake Forest
23	Lions	Malcom Brown	DT	Texas
24	Cardinals	Cameron Erving	OC	Florida State
25	Panthers	Ereck Flowers	OT	Miami (FL)
26	Ravens	Jaelen Strong	WR	Arizona State
27	Cowboys	Byron Jones	CB	Connecticut
28	Broncos	T.J. Clemmings	OT	Pittsburgh
29	Colts	Arik Armstead	DE	Oregon
30	Packers	Owamagbe Odighizuwa	OLB	UCLA
31	Saints	Eric Kendricks	LB	UCLA
32	Patriots	Melvin Gordon	RB	Wisconsin

The 49ers are in need of a cornerback after the free-agent departures of Chris Culliver and Perrish Cox this offseason.

San Francicso does have a returning crop, including young defensive backs like Jimmie Ward, Dontae Johnson, Kenneth Acker and Keith Reaser, but added first-round help would only solidify a replacement for the offseason losses.

Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes is one such player who could fall to San Francisco at No. 15. The 6'0", 186-pound prospect was still available after fellow top corner Marcus Peters went at No. 11 to the Minnesota Vikings.

Waynes is capable of "working on an island" per Dane Brugler of CBS Sports. And Waynes falling to the 49ers is possible according to CBS Sports' Will Brinson, who slated him to San Francisco in his most recent mock.

Round 2: Defensive End Preston Smith, Mississippi State

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
33	Titans	Jalen Collins	CB	LSU
34	Buccaneers	Ty Sambrailo	OL	Colorado State
35	Raiders	Nelson Agholor	WR	USC
36	Jaguars	Dorial Green-Beckham	WR	Oklahoma
37	Jets	Laken Tomlinson	OG	Duke
38	Redskins	Ameer Abdullah	RB	Nebraska
39	Bears	Eli Harold	OLB	Virginia
40	Giants	Damarious Randall	S	Arizona State
41	Rams	D.J. Humphries	OL	Florida
42	Falcons	Eric Rowe	S	Utah
43	Browns	Donovan Smith	OT	Penn State
44	Saints	Phillip Dorsett	WR	Miami (FL)
45	Vikings	Stephone Anthony	LB	Clemson
46	49ers	Preston Smith	DE	Mississippi State
47	Dolphins	Devin Funchess	WR/TE	Michigan
48	Chargers	Tevin Coleman	RB	Indiana
49	Chiefs	Eddie Goldman	DL	Florida State
50	Bills	A.J. Cann	OG	South Carolina
51	Texans	Bernardrick McKinney	OLB	Mississippi State
52	Eagles	Devin Smith	WR	Ohio State
53	Bengals	Maxx Williams	TE	Minnesota
54	Lions	Duke Johnson	RB	Miami (FL)
55	Cardinals	Ronald Darby	CB	Florida State
56	Steelers	Nate Orchard	DE/LB	Utah
57	Panthers	Jay Ajayi	RB	Boise State
58	Ravens	Clive Walford	TE	Miami (FL)
59	Broncos	Grady Jarrett	DT	Clemson
60	Cowboys	TJ Yeldon	RB	Alabama
61	Colts	Paul Dawson	LB	TCU
62	Packers	P.J. Williams	CB	Florida State
63	Seahawks	Carl Davis	DL	Iowa
64	Patriots	Tre Jackson	OG	Florida State

An outside, long-shot hope would have led to Oklahoma wideout Dorial Green-Beckham falling deep into Round 2. But he didn't.

Instead of finding another wideout to add to the 49ers' crop of receivers, San Francisco's second selection was spent on Mississippi State defensive end Preston Smith.

Smith posted nine sacks and 15 tackles for a loss in 2014 and would help solve some depth issues along the 49ers' defensive front that could soon be without the services of veteran defensive end Justin Smith.

CBS Sports ranked the 6'5", 271-pound Preston Smith as the 43rd overall prospect available in the draft and as a second-round target. Given the 49ers' needs up front, Smith fit right into this spot and could emerge as a possible heir apparent to Justin Smith.

And the 46th overall pick does give San Francisco some value here.

"

Preston Smith is a guy who could and should go a lot higher than people think. Has a very bright NFL future and is incredibly versatile.

— Ben Natan (@BenNatanFS) April 23, 2015"

Round 3: Inside Linebacker Denzel Perryman,

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
65	Buccaneers	Rashad Greene	WR	Florida State
66	Titans	Cedric Ogbuehi	OT	Texas A&M
67	Jaguars	Jeremy Langford	RB	Michigan State
68	Raiders	Ali Marpet	OG	Hobart College
69	Redskins	Danielle Hunter	DE	LSU
70	Jets	Tre McBride	WR	William & Mary
71	Bears	Jaquiski Tartt	S	Samford
72	Rams	Sammie Coates	WR	Auburn
73	Falcons	Mitch Morse	OG	Missouri
74	Giants	Rob Havenstein	OT	Wisconsin
75	Saints	D'Joun Smith	CB	Florida Atlantic
76	Vikings	Shaq Thompson	OLB	Washington
77	Browns	Jordan Phillips	DT	Oklahoma
78	Saints	John Miller	OG	Louisville
79	49ers	Denzel Perryman	ILB	Miami (FL)
80	Chiefs	Tyler Lockett	WR	Kansas State
81	Bills	Bryce Petty	QB	Baylor
82	Texans	Doran Grant	CB	Ohio State
83	Chargers	Hau'oli Kikaha	OLB	Washington
84	Eagles	Quinten Rollins	CB	Miami (OH)
85	Bengals	Za'Darius Smith	DE	Kentucky
86	Cardinals	David Cobb	RB	Minnesota
87	Steelers	Jeff Heuerman	TE	Ohio State
88	Lions	Josh Shaw	CB	USC
89	Panthers	Michael Bennett	DT	Ohio State
90	Ravens	Derron Smith	SS	Fresno State
91	Cowboys	Trey Flowers	DE	Arkansas
92	Broncos	Henry Anderson	DE	Stanford
93	Colts	Mike Davis	RB	South Carolina
94	Packers	Brett Hundley	QB	UCLA
95	Seahawks	Alex Carter	CB	Stanford
96	Patriots	Kenny Bell	WR	Nebraska
97	Patriots	Ifo Ekpre-Olomu	CB	Oregon
98	Chiefs	Senquez Golson	CB	Ole Miss
99	Bengals	Steven Nelson	CB	Oregon State
*100	Titans	Nick O'Leary	TE	Florida State

The retirements of linebackers Patrick Willis and Chris Borland this offseason has opened up a large void within the 49ers' front seven. Veterans NaVorro Bowman and Michael Wilhoite should help plug the gap, but San Francisco could use another impact player here.

Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman was there for the taking at No. 79 and made an excellent value pick considering CBS Sports' Rob Rang ranked him as the 61st overall prospect in the draft.

At 5'11", Perryman might not have the ideal height for an inside linebacker. But his 236-pound frame and strong hands are attributes that general manager Trent Baalke likes. 

And this tweet should provide enough to suggest Perryman can make some impact plays at the next level.

"

Denzel Perryman body slams Wake Forest player into the ground! reason # 1 that the @49ers should draft him https://t.co/uo7sqUPpUE

— Bryant (@Bryant__Aguilar) March 22, 2015"

Perryman had 110 total tackles in his final year at Miami, which suggests he could emerge as the tackling machine that can replace Borland and help out the tandem of Bowman and Wilhoite.

Round 4: Wide Receiver Chris Conley, Georgia

Bleacher Report's team of draft correspondents has made its picks, which leaves the remaining selections up to speculation and debate.

The first three picks have yet to address any offensive needs. One of those is the wide receiver position. 

Veteran wideout Anquan Boldin enters a contract year this season, and the 49ers may be looking for a long-term replacement to complement the newly acquired Torrey Smith.

One fourth-round target is Georgia wide receiver Chris Conley. 

Per Dane Brugler of CBS Sports, Conley has "lightning quickness with effortless acceleration" and hits "top speed in a blink." These attributes helped Conley average 18.3 yards per reception in his final collegiate year. The speed is another likable attribute that San Francisco could use.

While he may lack the ideal size and bulk per his CBS profile (6'2", 213 pounds), Conley could provide a different dimension for the 49ers offense and reinforce a receiving corps that has some questions beyond 2015.

Round 4 (Compensatory): Offensive Guard Josue Matias

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Offensive guard Josue Matias can help plug some gaps along the 49ers O-line.

The 49ers have two compensatory picks in 2015, and the first one falls in Round 4 per Tyler Emerick of 49ers.com.

San Francisco's offensive line is a concern heading into the draft especially after losing left guard Mike Iupati to free agency. But it isn't as big of an issue given the 49ers will have center Daniel Kilgore returning to his old position after missing much of last year with an injury. 

This places O-linemen Marcus Martin and Brandon Thomas—who was redshirted last season—into an open competition for the starting left guard job.

But a depth move should include a player like Florida State guard Josue Matias.

"

#FSU OL Josue Matias and Bobby Hart pull drills pic.twitter.com/2HwyJ0RCCh

— Wayne McGahee III (@WayneMcGaheeIII) March 31, 2015"

The 6'5", 309-pound lineman has good size for the position. CBS Sports ranks him as a Round 4 selection, which would give the 49ers a shot at landing him with their compensatory pick.

Adding some depth here would help given the injuries that beset San Francisco's O-line last season. 

Round 5: Running Back Josh Robinson, Mississippi State

On paper, the 49ers appear to have their answers at running back after the franchise's all-time rushing leader Frank Gore departed via free agency this offseason.

Second-year pro Carlos Hyde is poised to take over as the featured back. He'll be supported by backs Kendall Hunter and the newly acquired Reggie Bush.

But both Bush and Hunter have injury concerns, and Bush's age is another factor that could lend to additional questions.

Fortunately, this year's draft class is stocked with excellent running backs. One might figure that general manager Trent Baalke could tap into this pool at some point in the later rounds.

Mississippi State running back Josh Robinson offers a unique skill set that could be had in Round 5 per his draft profile on CBS Sports.

"

And Josh Robinson's report, @cesaro23 pic.twitter.com/FWh1Ei92f6

— Ian Wharton (@NFLFilmStudy) April 12, 2015"

Robinson has been tabbed as a "human bowling ball" as illustrated in the video above. His 5'8", 217-pound frame lends to this idea as he rushed for 1,203 yards and 11 touchdowns last season for the Bulldogs. 

Offensively, Robinson could give San Francisco's ground game a different look and another weapon in which to pick up short, tough yards.

Round 6: Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs, Maryland

If the 49ers aren't entirely hopeful on the selection of wideout Chris Conley in Round 4, general manager Trent Baalke could take another flier on a wideout like Maryland's Stefon Diggs.

CBS Sports has Diggs ranked as a Round 5 prospect, which means that this prospect would have to slip a bit in order for San Francisco to grab him a round later. But late rounds are almost impossible to predict, so it's feasible that Diggs drops a bit.

Diggs' 6'0", 195-pound frame may be a bit small, but he does offer great acceleration and fluidity per Dane Brugler of CBS Sports.

And the 49ers have been linked to Diggs per Ryan Sakamoto of Ninerfans.com.

"

Maryland WR Stefon Diggs is scheduled to take a pre-draft visit to #49ers HQ. He is a dual-threat that can help in return game as well.

— Ryan Sakamoto (@SakamotoRyan) March 24, 2015"

The 49ers might not have high hopes on Diggs becoming an everyday player in his rookie season. But he could be a vital investment piece that helps solidify a position with added depth.

Round 7: Cornerback Quandre Diggs, Texas

Cornerback was one position that suffered plenty of attrition in 2014. Defensive backs Tramaine Brock, Chris Cook and Jimmie Ward all missed substantial amounts of time during the year due to injury. Rookie backs Kenneth Acker and Keith Reaser also missed the entire regular season.

Adding corner Trae Waynes in Round 1 helps alleviate depth concerns. But San Francisco could still run into this problem, which would be magnified if players like Acker and Reaser don't quite pan out at the NFL level.

At 5'9" and 196 pounds, Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs hardly possesses the ideal size that one would like for a pro cornerback.

But something has to be said for his 11 interceptions and 43 passes defended over his four-year stint with the Longhorns. 

And CBS Sports' Dane Brugler remarked that Diggs was "arguably the top defensive back in the [Big 12] conference, which makes the prospect a likable flier candidate in the late rounds.

Round 7 (Compensatory): Offensive Guard Quinton Spain

San Francisco's offensive line already has some reinforcements heading into 2015, and it's possible that this unit receives an additional player or two via the draft.

One such talent that could be had as a developmental piece is West Virginia offensive guard Quinton Spain.

Spain has a 6'4", 330-pound frame and is viewed as a Round 7 target per CBS Sports.

According to Dane Brugler of CBS Sports, Spain isn't exactly a player upon which a team would like to build. He has some NFL-worthy talents per Brugler, which makes him a developmental piece that could be worth a flier to round out the 49ers' O-line depth in 2015.

What makes Spain more attractive is his experience at both tackle and guard positions. This adds to his value although Brugler admits that Spain would be better suited at guard.

All statistics, records and accolades courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com and Sports-Reference.com unless otherwise indicated. Supplemental draft information courtesy of CBS Sports.

Peter Panacy is a featured columnist for Bleacher Report, covering the San Francisco 49ers. Be sure to check out his entire archive on 49ers news, insight and analysis.

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