I was able to watch some of the offensive line run their 40's and go through other drills at the NFL combine this morning, on the NFL Network. I already have two early draft crushes on guys that would fit well for the 49ers.
Kyle Long- OG 6'6" 304lbs Oregon (4.94 sec 40). If the last name "Long" sounds familiar that's because it should. Kyle is from football royalty of sorts with his father being the great HOFer Howie Long, and 49er fans should also be familiar with his brother being the pro-bowl stand out DE for the St. Louis Rams, Chris Long. Kyle looked long, muscular, and athletic. He is listed as a guard but can also play tackle, versatility that the 49ers not only would welcome but usually demand of their players. Long is projected as a 2nd rounder but could fall to the 3rd because of the uncertainty of his position at the next level. Keep in mind the 49ers are expected to have 4 3rd round picks.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/30262
Brian Schwenke- C 6'3" 307lbs CAL (4.99 sec 40). Maybe I'm just being a "homer" but Cal's center Brian Schwenke looked great going through all his drills saturday morning at the combine. Current 49ers center Jonathan Goodwin is a prime candidate to be cut for salary purposes and was graded as having one of the worst games in Super Bowl XLVIII. The 49ers will be looking for a replacement which they may have already in last years pick Joe Looney but Schwenke would be a good fit to be the anchor for Kaepernick for the next 10 years.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/30374
Some may ask why I would think the 49ers should target offensive linemen when most experts claim the 49ers have the best group in football. As stated above I think Goodwin very well may be cut soon and the depth on the line is in question after losing Leonard Davis to free agency. The 49ers will be looking for depth here and these two guys could possibly be a 3rd round steal where the 49ers will have 4 selections, enough picks to begin looking for depth.
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