NFL Draft 2011: San Francisco 49ers' 7-Round Mock 4.0 With Alternates

While writing mock drafts and reading them I have encountered a common comment, "That player won't be available at that spot." With this in mind I have decided to do a mock with alternate selections.

To answer one of the critiques before it even makes it to the comments. No, I do not want Sione Fua over Jerrell Powe. I like my nose tackles to have overwhelming size.

*Number of pick will change with addition of compensatory picks.

Round One, Pick Seven: Patrick Peterson CB LSU

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 31: Patrick Peterson #7 of the LSU Tigers celebrates on the field during the Chick-fil-A Bowl against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on December 31, 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

This has become a popular pick among the mock drafts. I think that the six teams before the 49ers would be crazy to pass on Peterson but it could happen if two QBs go in the top five.

Alternate to Peterson: Robert Quinn OLB North Carolina

Round Two, Pick 45: Brooks Reed OLB Arizona

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 05: Defensive end Brooks Reed #42 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates after stopping the USC Trojans on the final play on December 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Arizona won 21-17. (Photo by Ste

In round two the Niners get a very good OLB in Reed. He ran a 4.68 40-dash but what is impressive was his 10-yard split on 40 which was 1.54, which was faster than Von Miller or Robert Quinn.

That 10-yard time shows that he has good burst, which is more important than pure speed on the football field.

Alternate Pick: Johnny Patrick CB Louisville

Round Three, Pick 76: Jerrell Powe NT Mississippi

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 16: Jerrell Powe #57 of the Ole Miss Rebels against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

At 6'2" and 335 pounds, Jerrell Powe is the big force in the middle that the Niners have been lacking. The 3-4 is most effective if you have a big guy who can clog up the middle.

Alternate Pick: Vincent Brown WR San Diego State

Round Four, Pick 107*: Demarco Murray RB Oklahoma

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: DeMarco Murray #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs the football to score a touchdown in the first quarter against the Connecticut Huskies during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2011 in G

Murray's stock has fallen because NFL teams are not sure whether he can an every down back in the league. What he can do is compete immediately as a third down back. He is a good receiver and could eventually develop into the starting back. This pick assumes that Brian Westbrook will leave in free agency.

Alternate Pick: Jacquizz Rodgers RB Oregon St

Round Four, Pick 114*: Pat Devlin QB Delaware

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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Pat Devlin #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions hands off the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes on October 25, 2008 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Will have to acclimate himself to a pro style system but has good accuracy. This is not a great QB class so the Niners wait until the fourth to take a QB and get a guy like Devlin with good upside.

Alternate Pick: Cortez Allen CB Citadel

Round Five, Pick 137*: Owen Maceric FB Stanford

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies attempts to avoid the pass rush by Owen Marecic #48 of the Stanford Cardinal during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2011 in Miami, Florida. Stanford won 4

I actually prefer Henry Hynoski out of Pitt if he can be had in the sixth but I think there is a good chance that Harbaugh takes his guy at this spot. What he will provide that Hynoski would not is a versatile special teams player because of his background as a linebacker. In any case, San Francisco needs an upgrade at the fullback position.

Alternate Pick: Greg McElroy QB Alabama

Round Six, Pick 168*: Tori Gurley WR South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 30: Tori Gurley #81 of the South Carolina Gamecocks against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Gurley had 42 catches this year at South Carolina and did not have a single drop. He also dropped weight from 230 lbs to 215.

With the added speed, good height at 6'4" and great hands, he will be a welcome addition to a receiving corp that had some crucial drops last year.

Alternate Pick: Ryan Whalen WR Stanford

Round Six, Pick 185*: Weslye Saunders TE South Carolina

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ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 12: Weslye Saunders #88 of the South Carolina Gamecocks against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

For the second pick in the sixth round the Niners take Saunders who would be a much higher pick if he did not have injury and off of the field issues. He is not going to be a big time receiving threat at the TE position but he has the size to block and has good hands. He would be a valuable weapon on short yardage downs and in the red zone.

Alternate Pick: Lazarius Levingston DE LSU

Round Seven, Pick 199*: Zane Taylor G/C Utah

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 20: Running back Matt Asiata #4 and center Zane Taylor #77 of the Utah Utes celebrate Asiata's one yard touchdown run against the San Diego State Aztecs in the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on November 20, 2010 in San Diego, Ca

I have put Taylor in every mock so far so why stop here. He fills a need as a backup center and could fill in at guard if Chilo Rachal continues to struggle.

Alternate Pick: Ryan Bartholomew C Syracuse

Round Seven, Pick 204*: Mitch Mustain QB USC

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Mitch Mustain #16 of the USC Trojans throws a pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Notre Dame won 20-16. (Photo by Stephen

With the Niners drafting Devlin earlier in the draft they take Mustain in the seventh who is a more pro ready QB. This gives them insurance should whichever veteran they bring in to compete with Devlin should go down.

Mustain is my favorite late round player. He has underrated athleticism and was one of the most highly touted QBs coming out of high school. You can knock him for not winning the starting job at USC but like Matt Cassel he was behind future pros.

If nothing else, this is a player you could develop and trade later on for a high draft pick.

Alternate Pick: Will Hill FS Florida