NFL Draft 2011: Complete 7-Round Mock Draft for the San Francisco 49ers, 2.0

It has been just over a month since I put forth my first seven-round 49er mock draft. Since that time, Jim Harbaugh and co. have witnessed the combine and pro days. Perceptions have changed around the league about players, especially at the top.

While players continue to rise and fall, the only constant in this year's draft is the ambiguity in the top five. Everything thereafter is predicated off of those picks, so the uncertain intentions of the Panthers, Broncos, and Bills in particular have mock drafts varying drastically.

This year, there is no clear-cut number one overall pick. Much like the general public, Harbaugh and the 49ers can only make guesses at what is going to transpire before they are on the clock.

With the compensatory picks established, here is the second attempt at breaking down the 49ers draft in its entirety. I don't see a scenario where the 49ers walk away with 12 draft picks, but the mock was treated as such.

1st Round, 7th Pick: Robert Quinn, DE/OLB

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Thaddeus Lewis #9 of the Duke Blue Devils is sacked by Robert Quinn #42 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty

A month ago, it looked like the 49ers were going to have to choose between Marcell Dareus, Patrick Peterson and Von Miller at number seven. At this point, it looks like they could fall into a scenario where none of them are available when the 49ers draft.

All three prospects tore apart the combine. If the 49ers don't see their quarterback of the future on the board, they could trade down. A more likely scenario would be drafting Robert Quinn. Newly anointed defensive coordinator Vic Fangio could use a guy with double-digit sack potential. The last guy to get 10+ sacks in a 49er uniform was Andre Carter. It's time to break that streak.

2nd Round, 13th Pick: Christian Ponder, QB

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Christian Ponder #7 of the Florida State Seminoles throws for a first down during a game against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

The 49ers have 12 picks in this year's draft. If you don't think they are going to make some moves on draft day, you are probably mistaken. The 49ers desperately need a quarterback. If they escape the first round without biting on one, they will likely pursue one in the second or third round.

The 49ers could very well move up from this spot to ensure they get the guy they want. Colin Kaepernick, Ryan Mallett, Jake Locker and Christian Ponder are all guys who could spark their interest. Of this group, Ponder could be the best fit to run the 49ers' new version of the West Coast offense.

Ponder can move, is lethally accurate on his shorter throws and has a great mental capacity. He doesn't have the Mallett bomb or Kaepernick's legs, but he could be a perfect match for the offense.

3rd Round, 12th Pick: Sione Fua, DT

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PALO ALTO, CA - OCTOBER 09: Sione Fua #92 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after he sacked Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans at Stanford Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Sione Fua is a great value here. He has the bulk to handle the 3-4 nose and is already comfortable in the coaching staff. He's unselfish, a true two gap run stuffer and more about the team than himself. The 49ers have to address the nose position if they can't hang onto Aubrayo Franklin. A three-man rotation of Fua, Ricky Jean-Francois and Isaac Sopoaga may be sufficient enough to head into next season. It's not ideal, but it could be worse.

4th Round, 11th Pick: Buster Skrine, CB

I had Buster Skrine going to the 49ers in the last mock as well. It appears NFL scouts must really read into my articles. That or they saw Buster Skrine run a sub-4.3 40-yard dash at the combine. Skrine comes from a smaller school, which makes it tough to read through the tape given the level of competition he faced.

One thing is certain, Skrine has world-class speed. He can run with anyone in the league, even if he might be susceptible to getting pushed around at the next level. Track guys are notorious for shying away from contact. Skrine breaks the mold though and always seems willing to sell out for his team. If nothing else, he is a prototypical special teamer.

4th Round, 18th Pick: Shane Vereen, RB

For whatever reason, nobody is really talking about Shane Vereen. Scouts say he isn't big enough to handle the ground and pound of the NFL. He didn't miss a game in his collegiate career, but some believe his frame makes him vulnerable and incapable of staying healthy as an every-down back.

This is perfect for the 49ers. There is a chance he falls to the 49ers here in the fourth round, when he has early-round productivity. He's a patient runner and crafty in the open field. The 49ers don't need Vereen to be an every-down back. They need Frank Gore to play 16 games and a change-of-pace back who can take the heat off of him when needed. Vereen might not have the fourth gear to outrun NFL defenses, but he is a steal here.

5th Round, 10th Pick: Keith Williams, OG

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LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 30: Running back Roy Helu Jr. #10 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers , with the help of teammates offensive linesman Jeremiah Sirles #71 and offensive linesman Keith Williams #68 break a long run against the Missouri Tigers during second

Keith Williams was a staple of the Nebraska offensive line for the majority of his collegiate career. He is 6'5" and has tremendous run-blocking capabilities. The 49ers need to find a solution at right guard. Chilo Rachal has proved to be inconsistent. Williams may grade out as a fifth rounder, but it wouldn't take him long to push Rachal for the starting job.

6th Round, 9th Pick: Aldrick Robinson, WR

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DALLAS - SEPTEMBER 24: Wide receiver Aldrick Robinson #24 of the SMU Mustangs is tackled by Greg McCoy #7 of the TCU Horned Frogs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 24, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The 49ers have an up-and-coming possession receiver in Michael Crabtree. Josh Morgan runs clean routes and is dependable, but doesn't appear he will ever have a superstar quality. Ted Ginn Jr. brought all of the problems he had in Miami with him to the Bay Area. Kyle Williams is a Trent Baalke pick who will likely develop into the slot role.

What the 49ers need is a burner. Aldrick Robinson might be raw and sloppy on his routes at times, but he can blow by defenders. Harbaugh will likely incorporate intricate packages that feature a number of receivers. Teams would have a hard time accounting for a set featuring Crabtree, Vernon Davis, Frank Gore out of the backfield, Josh Morgan and Robinson. A few years in the offense, and the 49ers should have mismatches galore.

6th Round, 25th Pick: Owen Marecic, FB

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PALO ALTO, CA - OCTOBER 23: Owen Marecic #48 of the Stanford Cardinal is tackled by C.J. Mizell #12 of the Washington State Cougars at Stanford Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Fullbacks have a tendency to slip in the draft. Marecic could go as early as the fourth round, but could fall all the way here. This is a guy the 49ers appear to have in their sights. According to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee, Tom Rathman spent a lot of time speaking with him at Stanford's Pro Day.

Rathman knows what it takes to be a fullback in the West Coast offense. If he liked what he saw, fans need to put their faith in him, as they should with Harbaugh in his QB decisions. It appears he gets the check mark from the coaching staff, so don't be surprised if the 49ers part ways with an even earlier pick to ensure they obtain him.

7th Round, 8th Pick: Scott Tolzien, QB

Scott Tolzien shouldn't drop to the seventh round, but he could fall all the way out of the draft. Despite having a solid stay at Wisconsin, Tolzien's lack of arm strength has forced him to the back of the draft. The 49ers will likely scrap at least two quarterbacks.

They will probably bring in a veteran, retain Alex Smith and draft at least one quarterback. Tolzien could develop into a solid west coast backup. He can make the short throws and could be the same type of quarterback Shaun Hill was for the 49ers. While not a candidate for the starting job, he could jump into the Nate Davis role. Hopefully the 49ers embrace him more than his fellow Badger teammates did. Cue the video.

7th Round, 30th Pick: Karl Klug, DE

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IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Scott Tolzien #16 of the Wisconsin Badgers throws under pressure from Defensive lineman Karl Klug #95 of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half of play at Kinnick Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Iowa C

Karl Klug is an intriguing prospect. He's too small to be a defensive tackle at the next level, but might be too big to be a five technique defensive end. He has solid pass rush skills and never stops working. The 49ers are going to have to tweak his body mass a bit to slip into the defensive end position, but he could find a place on the line.

The 49ers have a shortage of defensive linemen on the team. Overloading the roster with rotational linebackers took up roster spots for the defensive line. It's going to be interesting to see how Harbaugh transforms the roster, but it seems he will probably bring a bit more balance to the defense.

7th Round, 38th Pick: Nic Grigsby, RB

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 23: Runningback Nic Grigsby #5 of the Arizona Wildcats runs with the ball during the college football game against the Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Huskies

Every time Nic Grigsby touches the ball, he can take it to the house. The 49ers already have Frank Gore on the roster. Anthony Dixon should be able to handle a large portion of the tougher carries. If Shane Vereen were to come on as well, along with Owen Marecic, it would be backfield overload. Picks this late don't usually make the 53-man roster.

Grigsby is exciting to watch. He amassed 100+ yards in 28 games at Arizona. He's an exciting running back with a ton of upside. Grigsby probably wouldn't make the team, but he could be worth while to bring into camp.

7th Round, 49th Pick: Wayne Daniels, OLB

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Ryan Lindley #14 of the San Diego State Aztecs throws a pass against defensive end Wayne Daniels #96 of the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs on November 7, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. TC

Wayne Daniels looks all over the place when he plays football. Despite being well-coached and coming from TCU, he appears to be somewhat raw. He still manages to make plays, and his best quality is that he has a feel for what offenses are trying to do to him.

Daniels is a perfect candidate for this late of a pick. He knows football; he simply needs to sure up his technique and gather himself a bit. The 49ers have a slew of outside linebackers, all of which are situational players. Daniels is worth a shot here.